Cost of Living Calculator - Potomac, Maryland vs Asheville, North Carolina


The cost of living in Asheville, North Carolina is 45.0% cheaper than Potomac, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $41,225 in Asheville, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Potomac, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Asheville, North Carolina is cheaper than Potomac, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
64% cheaper in Asheville
than in Potomac, Maryland
Potomac, MD vs Asheville, NC
Compared to Potomac, Asheville is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  45.0% 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
  13.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  66.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.0% lower
  Commute
  39.0% lower
  Health
  41.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.8% higher

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