Montgomery, Alabama vs. Ocean Shores, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Ocean Shores, Washington is 22.4% more expensive than Montgomery, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $91,785 in Ocean Shores, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Montgomery, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Ocean Shores, Washington is more expensive than Montgomery, Alabama
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
174% more expensive in Ocean Shores
than in Montgomery, Alabama
Montgomery, AL vs. Ocean Shores, WA
Compared to Montgomery, Ocean Shores is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  22.4% 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
  6.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  156.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  36.0% lower
  Commute
  7.9% higher
  Health
  10.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.7% higher