Newport, Rhode Island vs. Asheville, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Asheville, North Carolina is 25.4% cheaper than Newport, Rhode Island.

You would need a salary of $37,297 in Asheville, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Newport, Rhode Island.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Asheville, North Carolina is cheaper than Newport, Rhode Island
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
41% cheaper in Asheville
than in Newport, Rhode Island
Newport, RI vs. Asheville, NC
Compared to Newport, Asheville is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  25.4% lower
      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
  6.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  40.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.0% lower
  Commute
  9.8% lower
  Health
  40.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.1% lower