What is a pro or con of living in Fairhaven, Massachusettscompared to Asheville, North Carolina?

Childcare is 22% more expensive in Fairhaven.

What salary do I need to live in Fairhaven, Massachusetts copmared to Asheville, North Carolina?

A salary of $189,000 in Asheville, North Carolina should increase to $193,649 in Fairhaven, Massachusetts (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

ASHEVILLE vs. FAIRHAVEN
Cost of Living Comparison

Asheville, North Carolina vs. Fairhaven, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fairhaven, Massachusetts is 2.5% more expensive than Asheville, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $193,649 in Fairhaven, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Asheville, North Carolina.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Fairhaven, Massachusetts is more expensive than Asheville, North Carolina
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Childcare
22% more expensive in Fairhaven
than in Asheville, North Carolina

Asheville, NC vs. Fairhaven, MA

Compared to Asheville, Fairhaven is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

2.5% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

3.4% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

1.1% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

24.1% higher

Commute

5.2% higher

Health

27.9% lower

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

1.7% higher

Cost of Food

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Cost of Living Comparison

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