What is a pro or con of living in Asheville, North Carolinacompared to Bowling Green, Kentucky?

Median Home Cost is 82% more expensive in Asheville.

What salary do I need to live in Asheville, North Carolina copmared to Bowling Green, Kentucky?

A salary of $50,000 in Bowling Green, Kentucky should increase to $62,470 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.

BOWLING GREEN vs. ASHEVILLE
Cost of Living Comparison

Bowling Green, Kentucky vs. Asheville, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Asheville, North Carolina is 24.9% more expensive than Bowling Green, Kentucky.

You would need a salary of $62,470 in Asheville, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Bowling Green, Kentucky.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Asheville, North Carolina is more expensive than Bowling Green, Kentucky
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
82% more expensive in Asheville
than in Bowling Green, Kentucky

Bowling Green, KY vs. Asheville, NC

Compared to Bowling Green, Asheville is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

24.9% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

6.2% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

58.7% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

5.3% higher

Commute

6.6% higher

Health

6.4% higher

Taxes

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Personal

5.3% higher

Cost of Food

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Bowling Green, Kentucky vs. Asheville, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

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Bowling Green, KY vs. Asheville, NC

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