Buffalo, New York vs. Asheville, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Asheville, North Carolina is 19.4% more expensive than Buffalo, New York.

You would need a salary of $195,873 in Asheville, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Buffalo, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Asheville, North Carolina is more expensive than Buffalo, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
109% more expensive in Asheville
than in Buffalo, New York
Buffalo, NY vs. Asheville, NC
Compared to Buffalo, Asheville is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.4% 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
  4.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  236.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.7% lower
  Commute
  19.1% lower
  Health
  16.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.3% higher