Shelton, Washington vs. Elkin, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Elkin, North Carolina is 20.4% cheaper than Shelton, Washington.

You would need a salary of $39,805 in Elkin, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Shelton, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Elkin, North Carolina is cheaper than Shelton, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
49% cheaper in Elkin
than in Shelton, Washington
Shelton, WA vs. Elkin, NC
Compared to Shelton, Elkin is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.4% 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
  5.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  57.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  36.1% higher
  Commute
  22.1% lower
  Health
  29.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.1% lower