Swansboro, North Carolina vs. Kent, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Kent, Washington is 48.5% more expensive than Swansboro, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $74,242 in Kent, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Swansboro, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Kent, Washington is more expensive than Swansboro, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
92% more expensive in Kent
than in Swansboro, North Carolina
Swansboro, NC vs. Kent, WA
Compared to Swansboro, Kent is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  48.5% 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
  0.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  82.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  23.1% lower
  Commute
  84.5% higher
  Health
  26.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  18.5% higher