Tampa, Florida vs. Asheville, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Asheville, North Carolina is 1.9% more expensive than Tampa, Florida.

You would need a salary of $76,446 in Asheville, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Tampa, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Asheville, North Carolina is more expensive than Tampa, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
12% more expensive in Asheville
than in Tampa, Florida
Tampa, FL vs. Asheville, NC
Compared to Tampa, Asheville is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.9% 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
  1.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  30.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.4% higher
  Commute
  26.1% lower
  Health
  22.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.7% higher