Asheville, North Carolina vs. Carmel-by-the-Sea, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Carmel-by-the-Sea, California is 161.5% more expensive than Asheville, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $130,747 in Carmel-by-the-Sea, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Asheville, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Carmel-by-the-Sea, California is more expensive than Asheville, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
347% more expensive in Carmel-by-the-Sea
than in Asheville, North Carolina
Asheville, NC vs. Carmel By The Sea, CA
Compared to Asheville, Carmel By The Sea is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  161.5% 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
  15.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  401.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.2% lower
  Commute
  25.2% higher
  Health
  16.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.6% lower