Sylva, North Carolina vs. Watson, Louisiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Watson, Louisiana is 9.8% more expensive than Sylva, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $82,355 in Watson, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Sylva, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Watson, Louisiana is more expensive than Sylva, North Carolina
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
104% more expensive in Watson
than in Sylva, North Carolina
Sylva, NC vs. Watson, LA
Compared to Sylva, Watson is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  9.8% 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
  1.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  0.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.5% lower
  Commute
  104.5% higher
  Health
  4.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.5% higher