Asheville, North Carolina vs. Hackensack, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Hackensack, New Jersey is 16.3% more expensive than Asheville, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $93,018 in Hackensack, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Asheville, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Hackensack, New Jersey is more expensive than Asheville, North Carolina
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
73% more expensive in Hackensack
than in Asheville, North Carolina
Asheville, NC vs. Hackensack, NJ
Compared to Asheville, Hackensack is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.3% 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
  1.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  1.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  17.7% higher
  Commute
  73.9% higher
  Health
  20.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.9% higher