What is a pro or con of living in Asheville, North Carolinacompared to West Springfield Town, Massachusetts?

Median Home Cost is 44% more expensive in Asheville.

What salary do I need to live in Asheville, North Carolina copmared to West Springfield Town, Massachusetts?

A salary of $50,000 in West Springfield Town, Massachusetts should increase to $54,654 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.

WEST SPRINGFIELD TOWN vs. ASHEVILLE
Cost of Living Comparison

West Springfield Town, Massachusetts vs. Asheville, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Asheville, North Carolina is 9.3% more expensive than West Springfield Town, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $54,654 in Asheville, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in West Springfield Town, Massachusetts.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
44% more expensive in Asheville
than in West Springfield Town, Massachusetts

West Springfield Town, MA vs. Asheville, NC

Compared to West Springfield Town, Asheville is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

9.3% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

2.5% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

29.0% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

9.6% lower

Commute

6.4% lower

Health

34.6% higher

Taxes

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Personal

0.8% higher

Cost of Food

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West Springfield Town, Massachusetts vs. Asheville, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

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