Asheville, North Carolina vs. Palo Alto, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Palo Alto, California is 309.5% more expensive than Asheville, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $163,784 in Palo Alto, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Asheville, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Palo Alto, California is more expensive than Asheville, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
625% more expensive in Palo Alto
than in Asheville, North Carolina
Asheville, NC vs. Palo Alto, CA
Compared to Asheville, Palo Alto is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  309.5% 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
  20.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  927.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.0% lower
  Commute
  69.8% higher
  Health
  12.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.0% higher