Ferndale, Washington vs. Tumwater, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Tumwater, Washington is 8.2% cheaper than Ferndale, Washington.

You would need a salary of $45,914 in Tumwater, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Ferndale, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Tumwater, Washington is cheaper than Ferndale, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
19% cheaper in Tumwater
than in Ferndale, Washington
Ferndale, WA vs. Tumwater, WA
Compared to Ferndale, Tumwater is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  8.2% 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
  0.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  17.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.5% higher
  Commute
  5.8% higher
  Health
  10.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.8% lower