Asheville, North Carolina vs. Lafayette, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lafayette, California is 145.2% more expensive than Asheville, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $122,611 in Lafayette, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Asheville, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lafayette, California is more expensive than Asheville, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
312% more expensive in Lafayette
than in Asheville, North Carolina
Asheville, NC vs. Lafayette, CA
Compared to Asheville, Lafayette is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  145.2% 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
  13.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  449.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.1% higher
  Commute
  49.5% higher
  Health
  1.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.7% higher