Salem, Illinois vs. Asheville, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Asheville, North Carolina is 49.5% more expensive than Salem, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $32,891 in Asheville, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Salem, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Asheville, North Carolina is more expensive than Salem, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
382% more expensive in Asheville
than in Salem, Illinois
Salem, IL vs. Asheville, NC
Compared to Salem, Asheville is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  49.5% higher
      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
  11.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  287.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.2% lower
  Commute
  30.2% higher
  Health
  3.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.8% higher