Cost of Living Calculator - Asheville, North Carolina vs Fort Payne, Alabama


The cost of living in Fort Payne, Alabama is 29.6% cheaper than Asheville, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $52,800 in Fort Payne, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Asheville, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fort Payne, Alabama is cheaper than Asheville, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
60% cheaper in Fort Payne
than in Asheville, North Carolina
Asheville, NC vs Fort Payne, AL
Compared to Asheville, Fort Payne is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  29.6% 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
  9.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  62.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.9% higher
  Commute
  17.6% lower
  Health
  3.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.0% lower

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