Shoreline, Washington vs. Surprise, Arizona

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Surprise, Arizona is 32.3% cheaper than Shoreline, Washington.

You would need a salary of $67,716 in Surprise, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in Shoreline, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Surprise, Arizona is cheaper than Shoreline, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
45% cheaper in Surprise
than in Shoreline, Washington
Shoreline, WA vs. Surprise, AZ
Compared to Shoreline, Surprise is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  32.3% 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
  8.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  54.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  52.2% higher
  Commute
  26.8% lower
  Health
  4.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.9% lower