What is a pro or con of living in Asheville, North Carolinacompared to Douglassville, Pennsylvania?

Housing is 222% more expensive in Asheville.

What salary do I need to live in Asheville, North Carolina copmared to Douglassville, Pennsylvania?

A salary of $100,000 in Douglassville, Pennsylvania should increase to $129,693 in Asheville, North Carolina (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

DOUGLASSVILLE vs. ASHEVILLE
Cost of Living Comparison

Douglassville, Pennsylvania vs. Asheville, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Asheville, North Carolina is 29.7% more expensive than Douglassville, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $129,693 in Asheville, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Douglassville, Pennsylvania.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Asheville, North Carolina is more expensive than Douglassville, Pennsylvania
• Housing is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Housing
222% more expensive in Asheville
than in Douglassville, Pennsylvania

Douglassville, PA vs. Asheville, NC

Compared to Douglassville, Asheville is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

29.7% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

2.1% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

222.3% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

4.2% lower

Commute

14.6% lower

Health

6.6% higher

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

3.8% higher

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Douglassville, Pennsylvania vs. Asheville, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

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