Seattle, Washington vs. Forest City, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Forest City, North Carolina is 52.7% cheaper than Seattle, Washington.

You would need a salary of $23,629 in Forest City, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Seattle, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Forest City, North Carolina is cheaper than Seattle, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
79% cheaper in Forest City
than in Seattle, Washington
Seattle, WA vs. Forest City, NC
Compared to Seattle, Forest City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  52.7% 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
  13.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  86.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  43.6% higher
  Commute
  45.3% lower
  Health
  40.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  22.6% lower