Augusta, Maine vs. Asheville, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Asheville, North Carolina is 27.5% more expensive than Augusta, Maine.

You would need a salary of $63,752 in Asheville, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Augusta, Maine.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Asheville, North Carolina is more expensive than Augusta, Maine
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
81% more expensive in Asheville
than in Augusta, Maine
Augusta, ME vs. Asheville, NC
Compared to Augusta, Asheville is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  27.5% 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
  1.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  101.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.6% lower
  Commute
  29.0% higher
  Health
  31.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.0% higher