San Diego, California vs. Asheville, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Asheville, North Carolina is 34.1% cheaper than San Diego, California.

You would need a salary of $72,488 in Asheville, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in San Diego, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Asheville, North Carolina is cheaper than San Diego, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
48% cheaper in Asheville
than in San Diego, California
San Diego, CA vs. Asheville, NC
Compared to San Diego, Asheville is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  34.1% 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
  6.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  55.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.9% lower
  Commute
  31.1% lower
  Health
  38.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.6% lower