Palm Springs, California vs. Asheville, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Asheville, North Carolina is 21.0% cheaper than Palm Springs, California.

You would need a salary of $23,700 in Asheville, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Palm Springs, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Asheville, North Carolina is cheaper than Palm Springs, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
30% cheaper in Asheville
than in Palm Springs, California
Palm Springs, CA vs. Asheville, NC
Compared to Palm Springs, Asheville is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.0% 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
  3.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  30.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.1% lower
  Commute
  36.4% lower
  Health
  40.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.1% lower