Columbia, Missouri vs. Asheville, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Asheville, North Carolina is 17.7% more expensive than Columbia, Missouri.

You would need a salary of $88,280 in Asheville, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Columbia, Missouri.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Asheville, North Carolina is more expensive than Columbia, Missouri
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
59% more expensive in Asheville
than in Columbia, Missouri
Columbia, MO vs. Asheville, NC
Compared to Columbia, Asheville is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  17.7% 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
  4.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  57.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.5% lower
  Commute
  12.2% higher
  Health
  1.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.6% higher