Santa Maria, California vs. Asheville, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Asheville, North Carolina is 12.9% cheaper than Santa Maria, California.

You would need a salary of $43,534 in Asheville, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Maria, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Asheville, North Carolina is cheaper than Santa Maria, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
24% cheaper in Asheville
than in Santa Maria, California
Santa Maria, CA vs. Asheville, NC
Compared to Santa Maria, Asheville is:
  Homeowner
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  12.9% lower
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  Renter
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  Food
  0.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  25.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
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  Utilities
  5.2% higher
  Commute
  13.0% lower
  Health
  8.6% higher
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  Personal
  0.9% lower
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