Ferndale, Washington vs. Ocean Shores, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Ocean Shores, Washington is 20.3% cheaper than Ferndale, Washington.

You would need a salary of $79,697 in Ocean Shores, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Ferndale, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Ocean Shores, Washington is cheaper than Ferndale, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
37% cheaper in Ocean Shores
than in Ferndale, Washington
Ferndale, WA vs. Ocean Shores, WA
Compared to Ferndale, Ocean Shores is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.3% 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
  2.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  43.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.5% lower
  Commute
  1.5% higher
  Health
  11.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.7% lower