Cost of Living Calculator - Boston, Massachusetts vs Asheville, North Carolina


The cost of living in Asheville, North Carolina is 31.1% cheaper than Boston, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $51,679 in Asheville, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Boston, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Asheville, North Carolina is cheaper than Boston, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
34% cheaper in Asheville
than in Boston, Massachusetts
Boston, MA vs Asheville, NC
Compared to Boston, Asheville is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  31.1% 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
  7.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  52.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  17.2% lower
  Commute
  37.2% lower
  Health
  37.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  21.1% lower

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