Asheville, North Carolina vs. Riverside, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Riverside, California is 26.9% more expensive than Asheville, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $152,242 in Riverside, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Asheville, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Riverside, California is more expensive than Asheville, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
37% more expensive in Riverside
than in Asheville, North Carolina
Asheville, NC vs. Riverside, CA
Compared to Asheville, Riverside is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  26.9% 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
  2.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  42.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.6% higher
  Commute
  76.4% higher
  Health
  29.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.7% higher