What is a pro or con of living in Asheville, North Carolinacompared to Winchester, Virginia?

Median Home Cost is 28% more expensive in Asheville.

What salary do I need to live in Asheville, North Carolina copmared to Winchester, Virginia?

A salary of $160,000 in Winchester, Virginia should increase to $170,828 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.

WINCHESTER vs. ASHEVILLE
Cost of Living Comparison

Winchester, Virginia vs. Asheville, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Asheville, North Carolina is 6.8% more expensive than Winchester, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $170,828 in Asheville, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Winchester, Virginia.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Asheville, North Carolina is more expensive than Winchester, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
28% more expensive in Asheville
than in Winchester, Virginia

Winchester, VA vs. Asheville, NC

Compared to Winchester, Asheville is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

6.8% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

2.8% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

16.0% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

1.2% lower

Commute

0.4% lower

Health

18.6% higher

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Personal

6.2% lower

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Winchester, Virginia vs. Asheville, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

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Winchester, VA vs. Asheville, NC

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