Kansas City, Missouri vs. Asheville, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Asheville, North Carolina is 20.3% more expensive than Kansas City, Missouri.

You would need a salary of $360,693 in Asheville, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Kansas City, Missouri.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Asheville, North Carolina is more expensive than Kansas City, Missouri
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
92% more expensive in Asheville
than in Kansas City, Missouri
Kansas City, MO vs. Asheville, NC
Compared to Kansas City, Asheville is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.3% 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
  6.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  96.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.6% lower
  Commute
  6.7% lower
  Health
  20.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.5% lower