Hayward, California vs. Asheville, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Asheville, North Carolina is 37.2% cheaper than Hayward, California.

You would need a salary of $62,842 in Asheville, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Hayward, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Asheville, North Carolina is cheaper than Hayward, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
46% cheaper in Asheville
than in Hayward, California
Hayward, CA vs. Asheville, NC
Compared to Hayward, Asheville is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  37.2% 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
  6.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  56.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.5% higher
  Commute
  33.2% lower
  Health
  5.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.6% lower