Cambridge, Massachusetts vs. Asheville, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Asheville, North Carolina is 39.1% cheaper than Cambridge, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $51,724 in Asheville, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Cambridge, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Asheville, North Carolina is cheaper than Cambridge, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
53% cheaper in Asheville
than in Cambridge, Massachusetts
Cambridge, MA vs. Asheville, NC
Compared to Cambridge, Asheville is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  39.1% 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
  10.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  64.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  17.9% lower
  Commute
  13.5% lower
  Health
  37.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  17.7% lower