Ellensburg, Washington vs. Tumwater, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Tumwater, Washington is 5.9% more expensive than Ellensburg, Washington.

You would need a salary of $52,964 in Tumwater, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Ellensburg, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Tumwater, Washington is more expensive than Ellensburg, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
2% more expensive in Tumwater
than in Ellensburg, Washington
Ellensburg, WA vs. Tumwater, WA
Compared to Ellensburg, Tumwater is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  5.9% 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
  1.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  9.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.5% lower
  Commute
  26.9% higher
  Health
  1.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.8% higher