Knoxville, Tennessee vs. Asheville, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Asheville, North Carolina is 18.0% more expensive than Knoxville, Tennessee.

You would need a salary of $88,477 in Asheville, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Knoxville, Tennessee.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Asheville, North Carolina is more expensive than Knoxville, Tennessee
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
36% more expensive in Asheville
than in Knoxville, Tennessee
Knoxville, TN vs. Asheville, NC
Compared to Knoxville, Asheville is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.0% 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
  6.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  65.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.2% higher
  Commute
  1.2% higher
  Health
  26.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.5% higher