Surprise, Arizona vs. Elma, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Elma, Washington is 10.4% cheaper than Surprise, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $44,796 in Elma, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Surprise, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Elma, Washington is cheaper than Surprise, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
21% cheaper in Elma
than in Surprise, Arizona
Surprise, AZ vs. Elma, WA
Compared to Surprise, Elma is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.4% 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
  1.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  9.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  30.0% lower
  Commute
  15.7% lower
  Health
  17.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.1% lower