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SANTA CRUZ vs. ASHEVILLE
Cost of Living Comparison
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Santa Cruz, California vs. Asheville, North Carolina
Cost of Living Comparison
The cost of living in Asheville, North Carolina is
48.1%
cheaper
than Santa Cruz, California.
You would need a salary of
$51,941
in Asheville, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Cruz, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Asheville, North Carolina is
cheaper
than Santa Cruz, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
66% cheaper in Asheville
than in Santa Cruz, California
Santa Cruz, CA vs. Asheville, NC
Compared to Santa Cruz, Asheville is:
Homeowner
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
48.1% lower
Child Care
, Taxes not Considered
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Taxes Considered
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Renter
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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Taxes Considered
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Food
7.5% lower
Housing (Homeowner)
68.5% lower
Housing (Rent)
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Median Home Cost
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Utilities
3.4% higher
Commute
25.1% lower
Health
12.5% higher
Taxes
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Childcare
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Personal
2.6% lower
Cost of Food
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