Richland, Washington vs. Shelley, Idaho

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Shelley, Idaho is 16.0% cheaper than Richland, Washington.

You would need a salary of $71,427 in Shelley, Idaho to maintain the standard of living you have in Richland, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Shelley, Idaho is cheaper than Richland, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
27% cheaper in Shelley
than in Richland, Washington
Richland, WA vs. Shelley, ID
Compared to Richland, Shelley is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.0% 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
  9.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  37.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.7% higher
  Commute
  4.6% lower
  Health
  19.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.9% higher