Ellensburg, Washington vs. Chelan, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Chelan, Washington is 11.4% more expensive than Ellensburg, Washington.

You would need a salary of $33,411 in Chelan, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Ellensburg, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chelan, Washington is more expensive than Ellensburg, Washington
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
14% more expensive in Chelan
than in Ellensburg, Washington
Ellensburg, WA vs. Chelan, WA
Compared to Ellensburg, Chelan is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.4% higher
      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
  0.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  3.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  20.7% lower
  Commute
  14.6% higher
  Health
  8.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.7% higher