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ASHEVILLE vs. SANTA CRUZ
Cost of Living Comparison
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Asheville, North Carolina vs. Santa Cruz, California
Cost of Living Comparison
The cost of living in Santa Cruz, California is
92.5%
more expensive
than Asheville, North Carolina.
You would need a salary of
$173,273
in Santa Cruz, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Asheville, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Cruz, California is
more expensive
than Asheville, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
196% more expensive in Santa Cruz
than in Asheville, North Carolina
Asheville, NC vs. Santa Cruz, CA
Compared to Asheville, Santa Cruz is:
Homeowner
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
92.5% higher
Child Care
, Taxes not Considered
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Food
8.1% higher
Housing (Homeowner)
217.0% higher
Housing (Rent)
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Median Home Cost
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Utilities
3.3% lower
Commute
33.5% higher
Health
11.1% lower
Taxes
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Childcare
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Personal
2.7% higher
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