Austin, Texas vs. Shelton, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Shelton, Washington is 24.6% cheaper than Austin, Texas.

You would need a salary of $37,713 in Shelton, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Austin, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Shelton, Washington is cheaper than Austin, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
33% cheaper in Shelton
than in Austin, Texas
Austin, TX vs. Shelton, WA
Compared to Austin, Shelton is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  24.6% 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
  3.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  33.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  24.5% lower
  Commute
  20.5% lower
  Health
  12.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.6% lower