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Asheville vs Louisville

Asheville, United States compared with Louisville, United States: cost of living, scores, climate and more.

At a glance

At a glance
US Asheville US Louisville
Country United States United States
Nomad score 6.2 / 10 0.0 / 10
Cost of living $4,965 / mo Data unavailable
Internet speed Data unavailable Data unavailable
Weather now 11° / 4°C 14° / 5°C
Air quality (AQI) 32 Good 41 Good

Climate averages

Yearly averages of monthly climate data

Climate averages
US Asheville US Louisville
Average high 19.4°C 19.6°C
Average low 7.4°C 9.3°C
Precipitation 78 mm / mo 104 mm / mo
Sunshine 284 h / mo 271 h / mo
Humidity 73% 71%
Rain days 10.1 / mo 10.2 / mo
Wind speed 16.2 km/h 15.9 km/h

US Asheville · average high by month

US Louisville · average high by month

Air quality

Air quality
US Asheville US Louisville
US AQI 32 41
PM2.5 9.5 µg/m³ 7.6 µg/m³
PM10 9.8 µg/m³ 7.7 µg/m³
Ozone 33 µg/m³ 51 µg/m³
UV index 0 0

Business & Economy

Scores out of 10

Business & Economy
US Asheville US Louisville
Blockchain & Crypto Adoption 4.8 0.0
Local Payment Services 9.3 0.0
Startup Scene 5.8 0.0

Climate & Environment

Scores out of 10

Climate & Environment
US Asheville US Louisville
Air Conditioning 8.2 0.0
Green Spaces 8.6 0.0
Natural Disaster Risk 6.3 0.0
Noise Pollution 6.4 0.0
Seasonal Variety 7.7 0.0
Weather 7.4 0.0

Connectivity

Scores out of 10

Connectivity
US Asheville US Louisville
Mobile Network Coverage 8.3 0.0
Power Grid Reliability 8.0 0.0
Public WiFi Availability 6.4 0.0
VPN Reliability 8.9 0.0

Cost & Affordability

Scores out of 10

Cost & Affordability
US Asheville US Louisville
Accommodation Cost 3.3 0.0
Cost of Living 3.7 0.0
Currency Stability 9.3 0.0
Entertainment Cost 4.9 0.0
Food & Groceries 4.6 0.0
Gym Membership Cost 5.1 0.0
Transportation Cost 4.9 0.0

Culture & Entertainment

Scores out of 10

Culture & Entertainment
US Asheville US Louisville
Culture 8.1 0.0
Indoors Fun 6.9 0.0
Language Learning Opportunities 3.3 0.0
Local Experiences & Tours 7.7 0.0
Nightlife 6.7 0.0
Outdoors & Nature 9.1 0.0

Digital Nomad Community

Scores out of 10

Digital Nomad Community
US Asheville US Louisville
Nomad Events & Meetups 5.7 0.0
Nomad Friendly 6.9 0.0
Online Community Presence 5.4 0.0

Digital Nomad Essentials

Scores out of 10

Digital Nomad Essentials
US Asheville US Louisville
Cafes with WiFi 7.2 0.0
Coworking Spaces Availability 6.5 0.0
Digital Nomad Friendly Cafes 6.5 0.0
Digital Nomad Popularity 5.1 0.0
Internet Speed 8.1 0.0
Local SIM Card Availability 8.1 0.0

Food & Fitness

Scores out of 10

Food & Fitness
US Asheville US Louisville
Fitness Facilities 6.8 0.0
Food Scene 7.9 0.0
Healthy Food Options 7.9 0.0
Yoga Studios 7.3 0.0

Healthcare

Scores out of 10

Healthcare
US Asheville US Louisville
Healthcare 5.5 0.0
Healthcare Affordability 3.0 0.0
Healthcare Quality 7.6 0.0

Legal & Administrative

Scores out of 10

Legal & Administrative
US Asheville US Louisville
Digital Nomad Visa Availability 0.2 0.0
Ease of Business Registration 7.1 0.0
Ease of Opening Bank Account 5.2 0.0
Freedom of Speech 9.1 0.0
Political Stability 7.6 0.0
Tax Friendliness 3.9 0.0
Visa Ease 6.3 0.0

Quality of Life

Scores out of 10

Quality of Life
US Asheville US Louisville
Air Quality 7.6 0.0
Cleanliness 7.2 0.0
Environmental Quality 8.0 0.0
Family Friendly 7.5 0.0
Language Barrier 9.4 0.0
Work-Life Balance 7.7 0.0

Safety & Tolerance

Scores out of 10

Safety & Tolerance
US Asheville US Louisville
Female Friendly 7.4 0.0
Racial Tolerance 6.7 0.0
Safety 6.8 0.0

Transportation

Scores out of 10

Transportation
US Asheville US Louisville
Airport Connectivity 5.5 0.0
Cycling 3.9 0.0
Intercity Travel Options 4.4 0.0
Public Transit 3.8 0.0
Ride-sharing Services 6.5 0.0
Scooter/Bike Rental Availability 4.3 0.0
Walkability 6.4 0.0

Work Environment

Scores out of 10

Work Environment
US Asheville US Louisville
Coworking Quality 6.4 0.0
Freelance Ecosystem 5.3 0.0
Networking Opportunities 5.1 0.0
Remote Job Opportunities 6.8 0.0
Time Zone Favorability 7.5 0.0

Clothing

Local prices in US dollars

Clothing
US Asheville US Louisville
Jeans $55 per pair —
Summer Dress $48 per dress —
Running Shoes $115 per pair —

Dining Out

Local prices in US dollars

Dining Out
US Asheville US Louisville
Dining Out $180 per month —

Entertainment

Local prices in US dollars

Entertainment
US Asheville US Louisville
Cinema Ticket $17 per ticket —

Food & Dining

Local prices in US dollars

Food & Dining
US Asheville US Louisville
Coffee $5.25 per cup —
Beer $7.50 per pint —
Meal (Inexpensive) $18 per meal —
Fast Food Combo $12 per meal —
Meal (Mid-range, 2 people) $85 per meal —
Apples $2.85 per kg —
Bread $4.50 per loaf —
Water (1.5L bottle) $2.25 per bottle —
Milk $4.15 per liter —
Rice $2.10 per kg —
Chicken Fillets $6.75 per kg —
Beef $15 per kg —
Wine (Mid-range) $18 per bottle —

Groceries

Local prices in US dollars

Groceries
US Asheville US Louisville
Groceries $450 per month —

Health Insurance

Local prices in US dollars

Health Insurance
US Asheville US Louisville
Health Insurance $320 per month —

Healthcare

Local prices in US dollars

Healthcare
US Asheville US Louisville
Doctor Visit (GP) $145 per visit —
Pharmacy (basic meds) $12 per purchase —

Housing

Local prices in US dollars

Housing
US Asheville US Louisville
Apartment (1 bedroom) $1,785 per month —
Housing $1,450 per month —
Coworking Space $275 per month —
Airbnb (1 month) $3,400 per month —
Coliving Space $1,250 per month —

Internet & Mobile

Local prices in US dollars

Internet & Mobile
US Asheville US Louisville
Internet & Mobile $95 per month —

Leisure Activities

Local prices in US dollars

Leisure Activities
US Asheville US Louisville
Leisure Activities $120 per month —

Personal Care

Local prices in US dollars

Personal Care
US Asheville US Louisville
Haircut $45 per visit —
Laundry $2.50 per kg —

Services

Local prices in US dollars

Services
US Asheville US Louisville
Mobile Plan $65 per month —
Internet (60 Mbps+) $85 per month —
SIM Card (Tourist, prepaid) $40 one-time —
Gym Membership $60 per month —
Tennis Court (Weekend) $22 per hour —

Transportation

Local prices in US dollars

Transportation
US Asheville US Louisville
Taxi Start $3.75 per trip —
Transportation $70 per month —
Taxi per km $1.70 per km —
Monthly Transport Pass $20 per month —
Ride-hailing (5km) $16 per trip —
Gasoline $3.55 per liter —
Scooter Rental $12 per month —

Utilities

Local prices in US dollars

Utilities
US Asheville US Louisville
Utilities $180 per month —
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