Salisbury, Maryland vs. Asheville, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Asheville, North Carolina is 28.0% more expensive than Salisbury, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $106,724 in Asheville, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Salisbury, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Asheville, North Carolina is more expensive than Salisbury, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
93% more expensive in Asheville
than in Salisbury, Maryland
Salisbury, MD vs. Asheville, NC
Compared to Salisbury, Asheville is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  28.0% 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
  0.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  88.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.1% lower
  Commute
  4.3% higher
  Health
  48.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.3% higher