Side-by-side cost of living comparison for 2026
17% cheaper
San Antonio is 17% more affordable than Asheville. A $75,000 salary in Asheville is equivalent to $62,500 in San Antonio.
Index values shown. National average = 100. Lower is cheaper.
To maintain the same standard of living:
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Housing is typically the biggest factor in any cost-of-living comparison. Asheville has a housing index of 120 while San Antonio sits at 78 (national average = 100). The median home in Asheville costs $360,000 compared to $250,000 in San Antonio, a difference of $110,000. Monthly rent follows a similar pattern: $1,500 in Asheville versus $1,200 in San Antonio.
Groceries and everyday expenses show a notable difference: Asheville scores 103 while San Antonio scores 93.
Healthcare costs in Asheville (106) are higher than San Antonio (95). Both are close to the national average.
Median household income in Asheville is $48,534 compared to $53,420 in San Antonio. When adjusted for cost of living, income goes further in San Antonio.
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