2025 Compare Cities Cost of Living:
Aberdeen, WA vs Kelso, WA

Change Cities
Highlights
Is it cheaper to live in Kelso or is it cheaper to live in Aberdeen?
- Kelso is 11.2% more expensive than Aberdeen.

Which city has more affordable housing, Kelso or Aberdeen?
- Kelso housing costs are 49.3% more expensive than Aberdeen housing costs.

Is Health Care more affordable in Aberdeen or is Health Care more affordable in Kelso.
- Health related expenses are 6.5% less in Kelso.
 Aberdeen, WAKelso, WAUnited States
 Overall  Unlock102.5100
 Food & Groceries97.0  Unlock100
 Health  Unlock101.7100
 Housing75.9  Unlock100
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$341,600$338,100
 Utilities65  Unlock100
 Transportation  Unlock90.8100
 Miscellaneous101.8  Unlock100
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
DID YOU KNOW?

In order to keep your same standard of living your salary can vary greatly - whether you buy or rent, require child care, or want to include taxes. This is why we are now offering a Premium Salary & Cost of Living Calculator.

Our Premium Calculator Includes:
- Compare Cities cost of living across 9 different categories
- Personal salary calculations can optionally include Home ownership or rental, Child care, and Taxes (with details on state and local sales, income, property and automobile taxes)
- Includes the cost of Child Care for toddlers or infants, at a day care center or home care
- Grocery prices, detailed for 29 staple items in six categories
- Difference in cost of Utilities, including electric, gas and fuel oil
- Health Care Premiums and hospital expenses for major surgeries
- Taxes, Fees and Expenses you should know about, such as local car insurance rates, automobile taxes and registration, commuting costs.
- and 100s of other items you should consider before you relocate

Upgrade to Premium | See Example

Reviews for Aberdeen    5 Reviews

I used to live on an island in the Aleutian Chain and I got used to the fact that the ocean was immediately present, always. I didn't realize how much I loved being  More

   |    Reply

Over 13 years ago

Ok  More

   |    Reply

Over 16 years ago

OK. I just have to say, yes, it rains in the Winter quite a bit, and there are some wild wind/rain storms, but the Summers are MAGNIFICENT, gorgeous, SUNNY, COOL and  More

   |    Reply

Start Your Review of Aberdeen

Reviews for Kelso    3 Reviews

Disclaimer: This was written in 2019. All info subject to change! Kelso is a quieter town, with a lot to offer if you have the money. If you do NOT have money, the  More

   |    Reply

Over 15 years ago

It rains here so much if you have SAD do not move here. If you have allergies not a good place to  More

   |    Reply

Over 15 years ago

It is overcast here a lot and not good if you are  More

   |    Reply

Start Your Review of Kelso


Premium Subscription
Includes Cost of Living compares for child care, utilities, transportation, health, taxes, housing for home owners vs renters, weather, insurance premiums and so much more.


The premier source for comprehensive city data for over 30 years.

© Best Places. All rights reserved.