Asheville, North Carolina vs. Santa Cruz, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Cruz, California is 92.5% more expensive than Asheville, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $38,505 in Santa Cruz, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Asheville, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Cruz, California is more expensive than Asheville, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
196% more expensive in Santa Cruz
than in Asheville, North Carolina
Asheville, NC vs. Santa Cruz, CA
Compared to Asheville, Santa Cruz is:
  Homeowner
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  92.5% higher
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  Renter
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  Food
  8.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  217.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
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  Utilities
  3.3% lower
  Commute
  33.5% higher
  Health
  11.1% lower
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  Personal
  2.7% higher
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