Asheville, North Carolina vs. Orono, Maine

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Orono, Maine is 17.4% cheaper than Asheville, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $41,296 in Orono, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in Asheville, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Orono, Maine is cheaper than Asheville, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
37% cheaper in Orono
than in Asheville, North Carolina
Asheville, NC vs. Orono, ME
Compared to Asheville, Orono is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  17.4% 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
  3.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  31.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.5% higher
  Commute
  17.4% lower
  Health
  17.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.5% lower