What is a pro or con of living in Asheville, North Carolinacompared to Athens-Clarke County, Georgia?

Median Home Cost is 52% more expensive in Asheville.

What salary do I need to live in Asheville, North Carolina copmared to Athens-Clarke County, Georgia?

A salary of $56,000 in Athens-Clarke County, Georgia should increase to $67,187 in Asheville, North Carolina (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

ATHENS CLARKE COUNTY vs. ASHEVILLE
Cost of Living Comparison

Athens-Clarke County, Georgia vs. Asheville, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Asheville, North Carolina is 20.0% more expensive than Athens-Clarke County, Georgia.

You would need a salary of $67,187 in Asheville, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Athens-Clarke County, Georgia.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Asheville, North Carolina is more expensive than Athens-Clarke County, Georgia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
52% more expensive in Asheville
than in Athens-Clarke County, Georgia

Athens Clarke County, GA vs. Asheville, NC

Compared to Athens Clarke County, Asheville is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

20.0% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

7.6% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

59.3% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

5.7% lower

Commute

3.5% higher

Health

28.3% higher

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

5.9% higher

Cost of Food

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Athens-Clarke County, Georgia vs. Asheville, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

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Athens Clarke County, GA vs. Asheville, NC

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