Cost of Living Calculator - Orange, California vs Asheville, North Carolina


The cost of living in Asheville, North Carolina is 35.5% cheaper than Orange, California.

You would need a salary of $38,674 in Asheville, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Orange, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Asheville, North Carolina is cheaper than Orange, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
54% cheaper in Asheville
than in Orange, California
Orange, CA vs Asheville, NC
Compared to Orange, Asheville is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  35.5% 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
  0.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  58.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.2% higher
  Commute
  26.1% lower
  Health
  31.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.4% lower

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