Albany, California vs. Shelton, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Shelton, Washington is 54.3% cheaper than Albany, California.

You would need a salary of $34,254 in Shelton, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Albany, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Shelton, Washington is cheaper than Albany, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
68% cheaper in Shelton
than in Albany, California
Albany, CA vs. Shelton, WA
Compared to Albany, Shelton is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  54.3% 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
  11.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  75.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  18.1% lower
  Commute
  28.8% lower
  Health
  23.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.6% lower