Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania vs. Asheville, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Asheville, North Carolina is 51.0% more expensive than Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $90,600 in Asheville, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Asheville, North Carolina is more expensive than Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
235% more expensive in Asheville
than in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania
Wilkes Barre, PA vs. Asheville, NC
Compared to Wilkes Barre, Asheville is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  51.0% 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
  7.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  444.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.8% lower
  Commute
  3.4% higher
  Health
  29.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.7% higher