Ellensburg, Washington vs. Sammamish, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sammamish, Washington is 104.9% more expensive than Ellensburg, Washington.

You would need a salary of $223,296 in Sammamish, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Ellensburg, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sammamish, Washington is more expensive than Ellensburg, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
219% more expensive in Sammamish
than in Ellensburg, Washington
Ellensburg, WA vs. Sammamish, WA
Compared to Ellensburg, Sammamish is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  104.9% 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
  11.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  213.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.8% lower
  Commute
  99.2% higher
  Health
  2.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  24.0% higher