Asheville, North Carolina vs. Santa Monica, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Monica, California is 157.2% more expensive than Asheville, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $128,619 in Santa Monica, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Asheville, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Monica, California is more expensive than Asheville, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
286% more expensive in Santa Monica
than in Asheville, North Carolina
Asheville, NC vs. Santa Monica, CA
Compared to Asheville, Santa Monica is:
  Homeowner
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  157.2% higher
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  Renter
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  Food
  8.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  492.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
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  Utilities
  16.4% lower
  Commute
  87.0% higher
  Health
  26.6% lower
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  Personal
  2.1% higher
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