Asheville has been included on a new list from Travel + Leisure of the best U.S. mountain towns for year-round living.

As of July 2025, the average cost of living in Asheville, NC, was $2,685 per person, per month, exceeding the state average of $2,244. Asheville's average hourly wage, as of May 2024, was $27.60, ...

AI-generated summary reviewed by our newsroom. Read our AI Policy. The cost of living can vary drastically depending on where you live, and a new report reveals how North Carolina compares to other ...

For decades, Florida has dominated retirement conversations. The Sunshine State's beaches, zero income tax, and endless golf ...

I’m always daydreaming about where I should live when I retire. Do I want to stay on the East Coast? Should I head to the mountains? Will I miss the proximity to the ocean? But besides just the wants ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Many Asheville residents have long voiced concerns of high costs of living in the area. How does the area look compared to the ...

North Carolina ranks 28th in affordability with an annual cost of $75,580. Housing is North Carolina’s lowest cost; healthcare ranks as the highest expense. North Carolina’s population hit 11 million ...