Harrisonburg, Virginia vs. Asheville, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Asheville, North Carolina is 18.8% more expensive than Harrisonburg, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $213,775 in Asheville, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Harrisonburg, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Asheville, North Carolina is more expensive than Harrisonburg, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
48% more expensive in Asheville
than in Harrisonburg, Virginia
Harrisonburg, VA vs. Asheville, NC
Compared to Harrisonburg, Asheville is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.8% 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
  5.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  40.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.8% higher
  Commute
  25.8% higher
  Health
  14.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.6% higher