Arlington, Virginia vs. Asheville, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Asheville, North Carolina is 34.6% cheaper than Arlington, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $78,490 in Asheville, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Arlington, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Asheville, North Carolina is cheaper than Arlington, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
42% cheaper in Asheville
than in Arlington, Virginia
Arlington, VA vs. Asheville, NC
Compared to Arlington, Asheville is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  34.6% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  10.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  57.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.6% lower
  Commute
  32.4% lower
  Health
  22.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.9% lower