Asheville, North Carolina vs. Columbus, Montana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Columbus, Montana is 6.6% cheaper than Asheville, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $46,689 in Columbus, Montana to maintain the standard of living you have in Asheville, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Columbus, Montana is cheaper than Asheville, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
2% cheaper in Columbus
than in Asheville, North Carolina
Asheville, NC vs. Columbus, MT
Compared to Asheville, Columbus is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.6% 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
  3.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  27.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.6% higher
  Commute
  2.1% lower
  Health
  24.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.5% lower