Los Angeles, California vs. Asheville, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Asheville, North Carolina is 40.0% cheaper than Los Angeles, California.

You would need a salary of $50,990 in Asheville, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Los Angeles, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Asheville, North Carolina is cheaper than Los Angeles, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
53% cheaper in Asheville
than in Los Angeles, California
Los Angeles, CA vs. Asheville, NC
Compared to Los Angeles, Asheville is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  40.0% 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
  1.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  58.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.2% higher
  Commute
  49.9% lower
  Health
  36.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.6% lower