Kingsport, Tennessee vs. Ocean Shores, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Ocean Shores, Washington is 19.0% more expensive than Kingsport, Tennessee.

You would need a salary of $59,497 in Ocean Shores, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Kingsport, Tennessee.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Ocean Shores, Washington is more expensive than Kingsport, Tennessee
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
72% more expensive in Ocean Shores
than in Kingsport, Tennessee
Kingsport, TN vs. Ocean Shores, WA
Compared to Kingsport, Ocean Shores is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.0% 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
  3.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  62.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  29.4% lower
  Commute
  8.5% higher
  Health
  11.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.3% higher