Cost comparison calculator

Estimate how your monthly retirement budget changes between any two U.S. cities. Figures are modeled estimates — your local advisor can refine them.

Category
New York
Asheville
Monthly housing
$2,100
$1,840
Healthcare
$750
$636
Taxes
$625
$530
Transportation
$563
$477
Groceries
$625
$530
Utilities
$285
$230
Entertainment
$438
$371
Total / month
$5,386
$4,614
You could save $772/month

Retiring in Asheville, North Carolina vs. New York, New York.

Estimates are modeled from state and city cost data. Enter your own median home price for a closer match — a local specialist can refine the numbers.