Bend, Oregon vs. Asheville, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Asheville, North Carolina is 19.5% cheaper than Bend, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $48,302 in Asheville, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Bend, Oregon.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Asheville, North Carolina is cheaper than Bend, Oregon
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
35% cheaper in Asheville
than in Bend, Oregon
Bend, OR vs. Asheville, NC
Compared to Bend, Asheville is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.5% 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
  0.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  35.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.7% higher
  Commute
  0.2% higher
  Health
  25.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.3% higher