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

Median Home Cost is 89% more expensive in Asheville.

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

A salary of $50,000 in Rutherfordton, North Carolina should increase to $62,103 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.

RUTHERFORDTON vs. ASHEVILLE
Cost of Living Comparison

Rutherfordton, North Carolina vs. Asheville, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Asheville, North Carolina is 24.2% more expensive than Rutherfordton, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $62,103 in Asheville, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Rutherfordton, North Carolina.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
89% more expensive in Asheville
than in Rutherfordton, North Carolina

Rutherfordton, NC vs. Asheville, NC

Compared to Rutherfordton, Asheville is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

24.2% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

6.4% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

91.5% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

7.0% lower

Commute

6.4% higher

Health

1.0% lower

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

9.6% higher

Cost of Food

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Rutherfordton, North Carolina vs. Asheville, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

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Rutherfordton, NC vs. Asheville, NC

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