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

Median Home Cost is 365% more expensive in Asheville.

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

A salary of $50,000 in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania should increase to $75,825 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.

PUNXSUTAWNEY vs. ASHEVILLE
Cost of Living Comparison

Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania vs. Asheville, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Asheville, North Carolina is 51.6% more expensive than Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $75,825 in Asheville, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
365% more expensive in Asheville
than in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania

Punxsutawney, PA vs. Asheville, NC

Compared to Punxsutawney, Asheville is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

51.6% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

7.1% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

394.4% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

2.3% lower

Commute

8.7% higher

Health

14.8% higher

Taxes

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Personal

6.9% higher

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Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania vs. Asheville, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

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Punxsutawney, PA vs. Asheville, NC

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