Watertown, New York vs. Locust, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Locust, North Carolina is 26.0% more expensive than Watertown, New York.

You would need a salary of $63,024 in Locust, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Watertown, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Locust, North Carolina is more expensive than Watertown, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
136% more expensive in Locust
than in Watertown, New York
Watertown, NY vs. Locust, NC
Compared to Watertown, Locust is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  26.0% 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
  2.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  61.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.4% lower
  Commute
  57.0% higher
  Health
  0.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.1% lower