Brookline, Massachusetts vs. Vashon, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Vashon, Washington is 19.8% cheaper than Brookline, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $40,108 in Vashon, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Brookline, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Vashon, Washington is cheaper than Brookline, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
13% cheaper in Vashon
than in Brookline, Massachusetts
Brookline, MA vs. Vashon, WA
Compared to Brookline, Vashon is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.8% 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
  8.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  36.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  39.9% lower
  Commute
  11.0% higher
  Health
  1.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.7% higher