Charlotte, North Carolina vs. Seattle, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Seattle, Washington is 68.3% more expensive than Charlotte, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $260,873 in Seattle, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Charlotte, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Seattle, Washington is more expensive than Charlotte, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
115% more expensive in Seattle
than in Charlotte, North Carolina
Charlotte, NC vs. Seattle, WA
Compared to Charlotte, Seattle is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  68.3% 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
  9.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  212.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  30.0% lower
  Commute
  40.7% higher
  Health
  7.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  20.8% higher