Ocean Shores, Washington vs. Phoenix, Arizona

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Phoenix, Arizona is 14.9% more expensive than Ocean Shores, Washington.

You would need a salary of $103,414 in Phoenix, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in Ocean Shores, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Phoenix, Arizona is more expensive than Ocean Shores, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
18% more expensive in Phoenix
than in Ocean Shores, Washington
Ocean Shores, WA vs. Phoenix, AZ
Compared to Ocean Shores, Phoenix is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.9% 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
  1.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  10.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  56.1% higher
  Commute
  34.3% higher
  Health
  15.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.2% higher