Asheville, NC vs Fuquay-Varina, NC

Asheville is moderately more affordable than Fuquay-Varina, with a 9.1% lower cost of living index. Asheville scores 107 compared to 118 for Fuquay-Varina, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Fuquay-Varina can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Asheville is $1,303/month compared to $1,646/month in Fuquay-Varina — a 21% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Asheville has cheaper rent, Fuquay-Varina actually has lower median home values ($410,600 vs $411,000).

Median household income in Asheville is $67,221 compared to $111,447 in Fuquay-Varina (-39.7%). While Fuquay-Varina is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Asheville spend roughly 23.3% of their income on rent, more than the 17.7% in Fuquay-Varina.