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

Median Home Cost is 62% more expensive in Asheville.

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

A salary of $50,000 in Lexington, South Carolina should increase to $56,889 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.

LEXINGTON vs. ASHEVILLE
Cost of Living Comparison

Lexington, South Carolina vs. Asheville, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Asheville, North Carolina is 13.8% more expensive than Lexington, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $56,889 in Asheville, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Lexington, South Carolina.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Asheville, North Carolina is more expensive than Lexington, South Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
62% more expensive in Asheville
than in Lexington, South Carolina

Lexington, SC vs. Asheville, NC

Compared to Lexington, Asheville is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

13.8% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

3.3% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

69.1% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

10.6% lower

Commute

8.7% lower

Health

4.7% higher

Taxes

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Personal

2.8% higher

Cost of Food

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Lexington, South Carolina vs. Asheville, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

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Lexington, SC vs. Asheville, NC

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