Morehead City, North Carolina vs. Seattle, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Seattle, Washington is 78.5% more expensive than Morehead City, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $133,883 in Seattle, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Morehead City, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Seattle, Washington is more expensive than Morehead City, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
134% more expensive in Seattle
than in Morehead City, North Carolina
Morehead City, NC vs. Seattle, WA
Compared to Morehead City, Seattle is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  78.5% 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
  8.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  222.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  27.6% lower
  Commute
  136.7% higher
  Health
  32.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  18.0% higher