Ellensburg, Washington vs. Vail, Arizona

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Vail, Arizona is 4.0% more expensive than Ellensburg, Washington.

You would need a salary of $77,988 in Vail, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in Ellensburg, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Vail, Arizona is more expensive than Ellensburg, Washington
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
48% more expensive in Vail
than in Ellensburg, Washington
Ellensburg, WA vs. Vail, AZ
Compared to Ellensburg, Vail is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.0% 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
  2.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  4.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  27.2% higher
  Commute
  48.3% higher
  Health
  0.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.5% higher