Asheville, North Carolina vs. Petal, Mississippi

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Petal, Mississippi is 23.4% cheaper than Asheville, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $38,316 in Petal, Mississippi to maintain the standard of living you have in Asheville, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Petal, Mississippi is cheaper than Asheville, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
56% cheaper in Petal
than in Asheville, North Carolina
Asheville, NC vs. Petal, MS
Compared to Asheville, Petal is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  23.4% 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
  7.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  48.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.5% higher
  Commute
  3.5% higher
  Health
  15.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.0% lower