Renton, Washington vs. Shelton, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Shelton, Washington is 32.5% cheaper than Renton, Washington.

You would need a salary of $33,748 in Shelton, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Renton, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Shelton, Washington is cheaper than Renton, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
43% cheaper in Shelton
than in Renton, Washington
Renton, WA vs. Shelton, WA
Compared to Renton, Shelton is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  32.5% lower
      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
  4.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  46.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.9% higher
  Commute
  38.8% lower
  Health
  1.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  18.2% lower