Asheville, North Carolina vs. Mountain View, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Mountain View, California is 163.8% more expensive than Asheville, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $158,259 in Mountain View, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Asheville, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Mountain View, California is more expensive than Asheville, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
313% more expensive in Mountain View
than in Asheville, North Carolina
Asheville, NC vs. Mountain View, CA
Compared to Asheville, Mountain View is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  163.8% higher
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  16.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  522.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.4% lower
  Commute
  67.4% higher
  Health
  12.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.1% higher