Tampa, Florida vs. Shelton, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Shelton, Washington is 5.9% cheaper than Tampa, Florida.

You would need a salary of $70,588 in Shelton, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Tampa, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Shelton, Washington is cheaper than Tampa, Florida
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
22% cheaper in Shelton
than in Tampa, Florida
Tampa, FL vs. Shelton, WA
Compared to Tampa, Shelton is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  5.9% 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
  5.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  12.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  22.3% lower
  Commute
  22.0% lower
  Health
  11.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.6% higher