Seattle, Washington vs. Monroe, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Monroe, North Carolina is 43.7% cheaper than Seattle, Washington.

You would need a salary of $53,445 in Monroe, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Seattle, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Monroe, North Carolina is cheaper than Seattle, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
64% cheaper in Monroe
than in Seattle, Washington
Seattle, WA vs. Monroe, NC
Compared to Seattle, Monroe is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  43.7% 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
  10.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  74.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  48.8% higher
  Commute
  30.5% lower
  Health
  10.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.1% lower