What is a pro or con of living in Asheville, North Carolinacompared to Norristown, Pennsylvania?

Median Home Cost is 58% more expensive in Asheville.

What salary do I need to live in Asheville, North Carolina copmared to Norristown, Pennsylvania?

A salary of $100,000 in Norristown, Pennsylvania should increase to $106,552 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.

NORRISTOWN vs. ASHEVILLE
Cost of Living Comparison

Norristown, Pennsylvania vs. Asheville, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Asheville, North Carolina is 6.6% more expensive than Norristown, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $106,552 in Asheville, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Norristown, Pennsylvania.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
58% more expensive in Asheville
than in Norristown, Pennsylvania

Norristown, PA vs. Asheville, NC

Compared to Norristown, Asheville is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

6.6% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

1.0% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

134.2% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

12.7% lower

Commute

17.0% lower

Health

21.6% higher

Taxes

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Personal

9.5% lower

Cost of Food

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Norristown, Pennsylvania vs. Asheville, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

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