Bangor, Maine vs. Asheville, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Asheville, North Carolina is 25.8% more expensive than Bangor, Maine.

You would need a salary of $62,917 in Asheville, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Bangor, Maine.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Asheville, North Carolina is more expensive than Bangor, Maine
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
80% more expensive in Asheville
than in Bangor, Maine
Bangor, ME vs. Asheville, NC
Compared to Bangor, Asheville is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  25.8% 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
  2.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  97.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.5% lower
  Commute
  20.2% higher
  Health
  21.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.9% higher