What is a pro or con of living in Seattle, Washingtoncompared to Ocean Shores, Washington?

Median Home Cost is 136% more expensive in Seattle.

What salary do I need to live in Seattle, Washington copmared to Ocean Shores, Washington?

A salary of $50,000 in Ocean Shores, Washington should increase to $88,689 in Seattle, 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.

OCEAN_SHORES vs. SEATTLE
Cost of Living Comparison

Ocean Shores, Washington vs. Seattle, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Seattle, Washington is 77.4% more expensive than Ocean Shores, Washington.

You would need a salary of $88,689 in Seattle, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Ocean Shores, Washington.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
136% more expensive in Seattle
than in Ocean Shores, Washington

Ocean_Shores, WA vs. Seattle, WA

Compared to Ocean_Shores, Seattle is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

77.4% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

9.9% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

231.2% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

5.5% higher

Commute

56.6% higher

Health

18.9% lower

Taxes

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Personal

25.0% higher

Cost of Food

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Ocean Shores, Washington vs. Seattle, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

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