Asheville, North Carolina vs. Sacramento, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sacramento, California is 15.0% more expensive than Asheville, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $57,521 in Sacramento, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Asheville, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sacramento, California is more expensive than Asheville, North Carolina
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
46% more expensive in Sacramento
than in Asheville, North Carolina
Asheville, NC vs. Sacramento, CA
Compared to Asheville, Sacramento is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.0% 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
  1.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  14.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.8% higher
  Commute
  46.1% higher
  Health
  15.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.2% higher