Portage, Michigan vs. Asheville, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Asheville, North Carolina is 18.8% more expensive than Portage, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $237,528 in Asheville, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Portage, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Asheville, North Carolina is more expensive than Portage, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
69% more expensive in Asheville
than in Portage, Michigan
Portage, MI vs. Asheville, NC
Compared to Portage, Asheville is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.8% 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
  8.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  67.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.2% lower
  Commute
  9.6% lower
  Health
  34.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.0% higher