Tacoma, Washington vs. Locust, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Locust, North Carolina is 18.4% cheaper than Tacoma, Washington.

You would need a salary of $53,047 in Locust, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Tacoma, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Locust, North Carolina is cheaper than Tacoma, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
21% cheaper in Locust
than in Tacoma, Washington
Tacoma, WA vs. Locust, NC
Compared to Tacoma, Locust is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.4% 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
  4.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  38.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  49.1% higher
  Commute
  13.0% lower
  Health
  25.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  18.1% lower