Chesapeake, Virginia vs. Asheville, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Asheville, North Carolina is 2.3% more expensive than Chesapeake, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $51,162 in Asheville, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Chesapeake, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Asheville, North Carolina is more expensive than Chesapeake, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
19% more expensive in Asheville
than in Chesapeake, Virginia
Chesapeake, VA vs. Asheville, NC
Compared to Chesapeake, Asheville is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.3% 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
  3.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  6.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.7% lower
  Commute
  18.2% lower
  Health
  17.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.1% lower