Brighton, Michigan vs. Ellensburg, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Ellensburg, Washington is 7.2% cheaper than Brighton, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $46,393 in Ellensburg, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Brighton, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Ellensburg, Washington is cheaper than Brighton, Michigan
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
42% cheaper in Ellensburg
than in Brighton, Michigan
Brighton, MI vs. Ellensburg, WA
Compared to Brighton, Ellensburg is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  7.2% 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
  0.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  1.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  17.1% lower
  Commute
  42.6% lower
  Health
  5.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.7% lower