Palm Desert, California vs. Asheville, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Asheville, North Carolina is 14.4% cheaper than Palm Desert, California.

You would need a salary of $115,543 in Asheville, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Palm Desert, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Asheville, North Carolina is cheaper than Palm Desert, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
20% cheaper in Asheville
than in Palm Desert, California
Palm Desert, CA vs. Asheville, NC
Compared to Palm Desert, Asheville is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.4% 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
  3.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  18.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.4% lower
  Commute
  34.2% lower
  Health
  40.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.1% lower