Seattle, Washington vs. Fairmont, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fairmont, North Carolina is 58.9% cheaper than Seattle, Washington.

You would need a salary of $20,530 in Fairmont, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Seattle, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fairmont, North Carolina is cheaper than Seattle, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
88% cheaper in Fairmont
than in Seattle, Washington
Seattle, WA vs. Fairmont, NC
Compared to Seattle, Fairmont is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  58.9% 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
  15.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  91.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  43.6% higher
  Commute
  47.3% lower
  Health
  30.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  24.5% lower