Asheville, North Carolina vs. Houston, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Houston, Texas is 9.6% cheaper than Asheville, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $158,113 in Houston, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Asheville, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Houston, Texas is cheaper than Asheville, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
42% cheaper in Houston
than in Asheville, North Carolina
Asheville, NC vs. Houston, TX
Compared to Asheville, Houston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  9.6% 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
  4.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  35.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.2% lower
  Commute
  43.7% higher
  Health
  22.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.4% lower