Waxhaw, North Carolina vs. Seattle, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Seattle, Washington is 39.9% more expensive than Waxhaw, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $251,910 in Seattle, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Waxhaw, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Seattle, Washington is more expensive than Waxhaw, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
57% more expensive in Seattle
than in Waxhaw, North Carolina
Waxhaw, NC vs. Seattle, WA
Compared to Waxhaw, Seattle is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  39.9% 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
  4.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  126.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  30.4% lower
  Commute
  27.6% higher
  Health
  9.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.0% higher