Asheville Metro Area, NC Cost of Living


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Asheville cost of living score
103
More expensive
3.0% higher
than the US average
13.2% higher
than the North Carolina average
Asheville North Carol Metro Area, North Carolina gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 103, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 3.0% higher than the U.S. average and 13.2% higher than the average for North Carolina.

Asheville Metro Area, NC

Housing costs in Asheville?
A typical home costs $398,900, which is 18.0% more expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 37.9% more expensive than the average North Carolina home, at $289,300. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Asheville costs $1,410 per month, which is 1.4% more than the national average of $1,430 and 21.3% more than the state average of $1,110.

Can I afford Asheville?
To live comfortably in Asheville North Carol Metro Area, North Carolina, a minimum annual income of $76,320 for a family, and $49,600 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Asheville?
The cost of living in the Asheville, NC Metro Area is significantly higher than the national average. According to data from the US, the average cost of living in the United States is 100 whereas the average cost of living in Asheville is 103. This means that everyday expenses like groceries, housing, transportation and other services are more expensive in Asheville than anywhere else in the country. Moreover, the median house value is $398,900 which is much higher than the US average of $338,100. Therefore it's clear that life in Asheville comes with a hefty price tag but it does offer its residents a unique quality of life and opportunities for outdoor recreation and exploration.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesAshevilleNorth CarolinaUnited States
  103.091.0100.0
  10196.5100
  123.3107.2100.0
  111.383.1100.0
  $398,900$289,300$338,100
  97.2%99.2%100.0%
  88.283.9100.0
  108.089.2100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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I lived here once and it was super pretty but way too many hippies and losers and it was sort of  More

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