What is a pro or con of living in Shelton, Washingtoncompared to Goldendale, Washington?

Median Home Cost is 32% more expensive in Shelton.

What salary do I need to live in Shelton, Washington copmared to Goldendale, Washington?

A salary of $75,000 in Goldendale, Washington should increase to $86,423 in Shelton, Washington (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

GOLDENDALE vs. SHELTON
Cost of Living Comparison

Goldendale, Washington vs. Shelton, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Shelton, Washington is 15.2% more expensive than Goldendale, Washington.

You would need a salary of $86,423 in Shelton, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Goldendale, Washington.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Shelton, Washington is more expensive than Goldendale, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
32% more expensive in Shelton
than in Goldendale, Washington

Goldendale, WA vs. Shelton, WA

Compared to Goldendale, Shelton is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

15.2% higher

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Renter

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Food

1.2% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

75.4% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

7.8% lower

Commute

4.5% higher

Health

4.3% lower

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Personal

2.9% higher

Cost of Food

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Goldendale, Washington vs. Shelton, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

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Goldendale, WA vs. Shelton, WA

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