What is a pro or con of living in Asheville, North Carolinacompared to James Island, South Carolina?

HousingRent is 30% cheaper in Asheville.

What salary do I need to live in Asheville, North Carolina copmared to James Island, South Carolina?

A salary of $50,000 in James Island, South Carolina could decrease to $48,575 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.

JAMES ISLAND vs. ASHEVILLE
Cost of Living Comparison

James Island, South Carolina vs. Asheville, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Asheville, North Carolina is 2.8% cheaper than James Island, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $48,575 in Asheville, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in James Island, South Carolina.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Asheville, North Carolina is cheaper than James Island, South Carolina
• HousingRent is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

HousingRent
30% cheaper in Asheville
than in James Island, South Carolina

James Island, SC vs. Asheville, NC

Compared to James Island, Asheville is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

2.8% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

1.1% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

9.0% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

7.1% lower

Commute

13.8% lower

Health

27.1% higher

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

1.4% lower

Cost of Food

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James Island, South Carolina vs. Asheville, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

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James Island, SC vs. Asheville, NC

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