Lakewood, California vs. Asheville, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Asheville, North Carolina is 32.5% cheaper than Lakewood, California.

You would need a salary of $108,064 in Asheville, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Lakewood, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Asheville, North Carolina is cheaper than Lakewood, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
41% cheaper in Asheville
than in Lakewood, California
Lakewood, CA vs. Asheville, NC
Compared to Lakewood, Asheville is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  32.5% 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
  0.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  50.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.9% lower
  Commute
  46.8% lower
  Health
  41.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.1% lower