Whidbey Island Station, Washington vs. Asheville, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Asheville, North Carolina is 14.8% more expensive than Whidbey Island Station, Washington.

You would need a salary of $57,383 in Asheville, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Whidbey Island Station, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Asheville, North Carolina is more expensive than Whidbey Island Station, Washington
• Housing is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Housing
41% more expensive in Asheville
than in Whidbey Island Station, Washington
Whidbey Island Station, WA vs. Asheville, NC
Compared to Whidbey Island Station, Asheville is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.8% 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
  1.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  41.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  46.7% higher
  Commute
  7.2% lower
  Health
  30.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.6% lower