Ephrata, Pennsylvania vs. Asheville, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Asheville, North Carolina is 12.0% more expensive than Ephrata, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $111,970 in Asheville, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Ephrata, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Asheville, North Carolina is more expensive than Ephrata, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
120% more expensive in Asheville
than in Ephrata, Pennsylvania
Ephrata, PA vs. Asheville, NC
Compared to Ephrata, Asheville is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.0% 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
  0.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  47.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.3% lower
  Commute
  11.9% lower
  Health
  9.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.8% higher