Bakersfield, California vs. Asheville, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Asheville, North Carolina is 2.2% more expensive than Bakersfield, California.

You would need a salary of $70,535 in Asheville, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Bakersfield, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Asheville, North Carolina is more expensive than Bakersfield, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
22% more expensive in Asheville
than in Bakersfield, California
Bakersfield, CA vs. Asheville, NC
Compared to Bakersfield, Asheville is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.2% 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
  4.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  18.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.4% lower
  Commute
  20.1% lower
  Health
  34.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.1% lower