Ocean Shores, Washington vs. Ferndale, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Ferndale, Washington is 25.5% more expensive than Ocean Shores, Washington.

You would need a salary of $62,738 in Ferndale, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Ocean Shores, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Ferndale, Washington is more expensive than Ocean Shores, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
60% more expensive in Ferndale
than in Ocean Shores, Washington
Ocean Shores, WA vs. Ferndale, WA
Compared to Ocean Shores, Ferndale is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  25.5% 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
  2.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  77.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.9% higher
  Commute
  1.5% lower
  Health
  10.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.0% higher