Spring Lake, North Carolina vs. Kalama, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Kalama, Washington is 35.4% more expensive than Spring Lake, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $270,859 in Kalama, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Spring Lake, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Kalama, Washington is more expensive than Spring Lake, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
166% more expensive in Kalama
than in Spring Lake, North Carolina
Spring Lake, NC vs. Kalama, WA
Compared to Spring Lake, Kalama is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  35.4% higher
      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
  7.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  210.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  29.5% lower
  Commute
  28.7% higher
  Health
  11.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.7% lower