Asheville, North Carolina vs. Manchester-by-the-Sea, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Manchester-by-the-Sea, Massachusetts is 70.7% more expensive than Asheville, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $128,004 in Manchester-by-the-Sea, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Asheville, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Manchester-by-the-Sea, Massachusetts is more expensive than Asheville, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
177% more expensive in Manchester-by-the-Sea
than in Asheville, North Carolina
Asheville, NC vs. Manchester By The Sea, MA
Compared to Asheville, Manchester By The Sea is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  70.7% 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
  12.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  188.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.7% higher
  Commute
  31.2% higher
  Health
  27.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.4% higher