Wakefield, Massachusetts vs. Asheville, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Asheville, North Carolina is 28.3% cheaper than Wakefield, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $53,746 in Asheville, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Wakefield, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Asheville, North Carolina is cheaper than Wakefield, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
33% cheaper in Asheville
than in Wakefield, Massachusetts
Wakefield, MA vs. Asheville, NC
Compared to Wakefield, Asheville is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  28.3% lower
      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
  7.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  46.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.6% lower
  Commute
  20.1% lower
  Health
  39.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  18.8% lower