Side-by-side cost of living comparison for 2026
5% cheaper
Dallas is 5% more affordable than Asheville. A $75,000 salary in Asheville is equivalent to $71,528 in Dallas.
Index values shown. National average = 100. Lower is cheaper.
To maintain the same standard of living:
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Housing is typically the biggest factor in any cost-of-living comparison. Asheville has a housing index of 120 while Dallas sits at 104 (national average = 100). The median home in Asheville costs $360,000 compared to $310,000 in Dallas, a difference of $50,000. Monthly rent follows a similar pattern: $1,500 in Asheville versus $1,500 in Dallas.
Groceries and everyday expenses show a notable difference: Asheville scores 103 while Dallas scores 97. Both cities are close to the national average for grocery costs.
Healthcare costs in Asheville (106) are higher than Dallas (100). Both are close to the national average.
Median household income in Asheville is $48,534 compared to $54,747 in Dallas. When adjusted for cost of living, income goes further in Dallas.
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