Berkeley, California vs. Asheville, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Asheville, North Carolina is 55.6% cheaper than Berkeley, California.

You would need a salary of $26,614 in Asheville, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Berkeley, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Asheville, North Carolina is cheaper than Berkeley, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
67% cheaper in Asheville
than in Berkeley, California
Berkeley, CA vs. Asheville, NC
Compared to Berkeley, Asheville is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  55.6% lower
      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
  9.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  76.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.9% higher
  Commute
  30.2% lower
  Health
  5.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.6% lower