Mills River, North Carolina vs. Seattle, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Seattle, Washington is 51.9% more expensive than Mills River, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $113,891 in Seattle, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Mills River, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Seattle, Washington is more expensive than Mills River, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
74% more expensive in Seattle
than in Mills River, North Carolina
Mills River, NC vs. Seattle, WA
Compared to Mills River, Seattle is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  51.9% 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
  5.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  143.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  31.6% lower
  Commute
  55.0% higher
  Health
  29.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  19.7% higher