Asheville, North Carolina vs. Mount Airy, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Mount Airy, Maryland is 20.3% more expensive than Asheville, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $84,238 in Mount Airy, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Asheville, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Mount Airy, Maryland is more expensive than Asheville, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
29% more expensive in Mount Airy
than in Asheville, North Carolina
Asheville, NC vs. Mount Airy, MD
Compared to Asheville, Mount Airy is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.3% 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
  7.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  46.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.5% higher
  Commute
  34.1% higher
  Health
  31.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.3% higher