Asheville, North Carolina vs. Bristol, Rhode Island

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bristol, Rhode Island is 9.7% more expensive than Asheville, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $54,872 in Bristol, Rhode Island to maintain the standard of living you have in Asheville, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bristol, Rhode Island is more expensive than Asheville, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
6% more expensive in Bristol
than in Asheville, North Carolina
Asheville, NC vs. Bristol, RI
Compared to Asheville, Bristol is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  9.7% higher
      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
  3.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  18.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  18.5% higher
  Commute
  25.7% higher
  Health
  29.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.6% higher