Ellensburg, Washington vs. Shelton, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Shelton, Washington is 5.2% cheaper than Ellensburg, Washington.

You would need a salary of $47,425 in Shelton, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Ellensburg, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Shelton, Washington is cheaper than Ellensburg, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
12% cheaper in Shelton
than in Ellensburg, Washington
Ellensburg, WA vs. Shelton, WA
Compared to Ellensburg, Shelton is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  5.2% 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
  0.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  14.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.8% lower
  Commute
  21.2% higher
  Health
  3.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.2% higher