What is a pro or con of living in Seattle, Washingtoncompared to Swannanoa, North Carolina?

Median Home Cost is 133% more expensive in Seattle.

What salary do I need to live in Seattle, Washington copmared to Swannanoa, North Carolina?

A salary of $30,000 in Swannanoa, North Carolina should increase to $50,951 in Seattle, Washington (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

SWANNANOA vs. SEATTLE
Cost of Living Comparison

Swannanoa, North Carolina vs. Seattle, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Seattle, Washington is 69.8% more expensive than Swannanoa, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $50,951 in Seattle, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Swannanoa, North Carolina.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Seattle, Washington is more expensive than Swannanoa, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
133% more expensive in Seattle
than in Swannanoa, North Carolina

Swannanoa, NC vs. Seattle, WA

Compared to Swannanoa, Seattle is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

69.8% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

7.7% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

220.2% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

22.1% lower

Commute

59.9% higher

Health

28.2% lower

Taxes

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Personal

19.5% higher

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Swannanoa, North Carolina vs. Seattle, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

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