Encinitas, California vs. Asheville, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Asheville, North Carolina is 53.8% cheaper than Encinitas, California.

You would need a salary of $30,925 in Asheville, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Encinitas, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Asheville, North Carolina is cheaper than Encinitas, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
72% cheaper in Asheville
than in Encinitas, California
Encinitas, CA vs. Asheville, NC
Compared to Encinitas, Asheville is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  53.8% lower
      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
  10.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  74.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.7% lower
  Commute
  32.3% lower
  Health
  38.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.0% lower