Cost of Living Calculator - San Mateo, California vs Asheville, North Carolina


The cost of living in Asheville, North Carolina is 57.8% cheaper than San Mateo, California.

You would need a salary of $31,634 in Asheville, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in San Mateo, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Asheville, North Carolina is cheaper than San Mateo, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
68% cheaper in Asheville
than in San Mateo, California
San Mateo, CA vs Asheville, NC
Compared to San Mateo, Asheville is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  57.8% 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
  11.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  79.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.2% higher
  Commute
  42.3% lower
  Health
  4.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.9% lower

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