Shelton, Washington vs. Orchards, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Orchards, Washington is 15.4% more expensive than Shelton, Washington.

You would need a salary of $57,684 in Orchards, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Shelton, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Orchards, Washington is more expensive than Shelton, Washington
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
39% more expensive in Orchards
than in Shelton, Washington
Shelton, WA vs. Orchards, WA
Compared to Shelton, Orchards is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.4% 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
  1.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  21.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.4% lower
  Commute
  45.9% higher
  Health
  2.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.6% higher