Morganton, North Carolina vs. Seattle, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Seattle, Washington is 97.9% more expensive than Morganton, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $70,246 in Seattle, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Morganton, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Seattle, Washington is more expensive than Morganton, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
280% more expensive in Seattle
than in Morganton, North Carolina
Morganton, NC vs. Seattle, WA
Compared to Morganton, Seattle is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  97.9% 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
  14.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  326.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  30.6% lower
  Commute
  71.9% higher
  Health
  30.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  24.2% higher