Lakewood, Washington vs. Morganton, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Morganton, North Carolina is 28.9% cheaper than Lakewood, Washington.

You would need a salary of $19,192 in Morganton, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Lakewood, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Morganton, North Carolina is cheaper than Lakewood, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
52% cheaper in Morganton
than in Lakewood, Washington
Lakewood, WA vs. Morganton, NC
Compared to Lakewood, Morganton is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  28.9% 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
  5.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  48.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  42.7% higher
  Commute
  32.7% lower
  Health
  43.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.2% lower