Reading, Massachusetts vs. Asheville, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Asheville, North Carolina is 31.0% cheaper than Reading, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $67,891 in Asheville, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Reading, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Asheville, North Carolina is cheaper than Reading, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
41% cheaper in Asheville
than in Reading, Massachusetts
Reading, MA vs. Asheville, NC
Compared to Reading, Asheville is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  31.0% 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
  7.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  51.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.0% lower
  Commute
  20.6% lower
  Health
  39.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  18.4% lower