Asheville, North Carolina vs. Columbia, Missouri

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Columbia, Missouri is 15.0% cheaper than Asheville, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $70,515 in Columbia, Missouri to maintain the standard of living you have in Asheville, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Columbia, Missouri is cheaper than Asheville, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
37% cheaper in Columbia
than in Asheville, North Carolina
Asheville, NC vs. Columbia, MO
Compared to Asheville, Columbia is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.0% 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
  4.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  36.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.5% higher
  Commute
  10.9% lower
  Health
  1.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.6% lower