What is a pro or con of living in Asheville, North Carolinacompared to Parkersburg, West Virginia?

Median Home Cost is 221% more expensive in Asheville.

What salary do I need to live in Asheville, North Carolina copmared to Parkersburg, West Virginia?

A salary of $92,000 in Parkersburg, West Virginia should increase to $130,704 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.

PARKERSBURG vs. ASHEVILLE
Cost of Living Comparison

Parkersburg, West Virginia vs. Asheville, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Asheville, North Carolina is 42.1% more expensive than Parkersburg, West Virginia.

You would need a salary of $130,704 in Asheville, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Parkersburg, West Virginia.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
221% more expensive in Asheville
than in Parkersburg, West Virginia

Parkersburg, WV vs. Asheville, NC

Compared to Parkersburg, Asheville is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

42.1% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

6.6% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

243.8% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

8.2% higher

Commute

11.6% higher

Health

5.6% higher

Taxes

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Personal

4.2% higher

Cost of Food

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Parkersburg, West Virginia vs. Asheville, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

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Parkersburg, WV vs. Asheville, NC

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