Columbia, Maryland vs. Asheville, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Asheville, North Carolina is 10.7% cheaper than Columbia, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $67,012 in Asheville, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Columbia, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Asheville, North Carolina is cheaper than Columbia, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
3% cheaper in Asheville
than in Columbia, Maryland
Columbia, MD vs. Asheville, NC
Compared to Columbia, Asheville is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.7% 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
  1.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  17.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.9% lower
  Commute
  23.3% lower
  Health
  42.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.3% lower