Cranston, Rhode Island vs. Asheville, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Asheville, North Carolina is 5.1% cheaper than Cranston, Rhode Island.

You would need a salary of $47,442 in Asheville, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Cranston, Rhode Island.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Asheville, North Carolina is cheaper than Cranston, Rhode Island
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
22% cheaper in Asheville
than in Cranston, Rhode Island
Cranston, RI vs. Asheville, NC
Compared to Cranston, Asheville is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  5.1% 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
  2.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  10.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.8% lower
  Commute
  22.7% lower
  Health
  40.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  18.2% lower