What is a pro or con of living in Asheville, North Carolinacompared to Ridgeland, South Carolina?

Median Home Cost is 22% more expensive in Asheville.

What salary do I need to live in Asheville, North Carolina copmared to Ridgeland, South Carolina?

A salary of $50,000 in Ridgeland, South Carolina should increase to $59,650 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.

RIDGELAND vs. ASHEVILLE
Cost of Living Comparison

Ridgeland, South Carolina vs. Asheville, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Asheville, North Carolina is 19.3% more expensive than Ridgeland, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $59,650 in Asheville, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Ridgeland, South Carolina.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
22% more expensive in Asheville
than in Ridgeland, South Carolina

Ridgeland, SC vs. Asheville, NC

Compared to Ridgeland, Asheville is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

19.3% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

8.0% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

84.4% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

4.9% lower

Commute

0.7% higher

Health

20.3% higher

Taxes

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Personal

9.3% higher

Cost of Food

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Ridgeland, South Carolina vs. Asheville, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

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Ridgeland, SC vs. Asheville, NC

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