Cost of Living Calculator - Shelby, North Carolina vs Seattle, Washington


The cost of living in Seattle, Washington is 110.5% more expensive than Shelby, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $336,962 in Seattle, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Shelby, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Seattle, Washington is more expensive than Shelby, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
425% more expensive in Seattle
than in Shelby, North Carolina
Shelby, NC vs Seattle, WA
Compared to Shelby, Seattle is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  110.5% 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
  16.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  700.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  30.3% lower
  Commute
  101.0% higher
  Health
  23.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  26.0% higher

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