What is a pro or con of living in Asheville, North Carolinacompared to Bellingham, Washington?

Median Home Cost is 29% cheaper in Asheville.

What salary do I need to live in Asheville, North Carolina copmared to Bellingham, Washington?

A salary of $50,000 in Bellingham, Washington could decrease to $42,898 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.

BELLINGHAM vs. ASHEVILLE
Cost of Living Comparison

Bellingham, Washington vs. Asheville, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Asheville, North Carolina is 14.2% cheaper than Bellingham, Washington.

You would need a salary of $42,898 in Asheville, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Bellingham, Washington.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Asheville, North Carolina is cheaper than Bellingham, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
29% cheaper in Asheville
than in Bellingham, Washington

Bellingham, WA vs. Asheville, NC

Compared to Bellingham, Asheville is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

14.2% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

0.3% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

33.2% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

38.7% higher

Commute

1.0% higher

Health

26.4% higher

Taxes

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Personal

5.9% lower

Cost of Food

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Bellingham, Washington vs. Asheville, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

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