Kelso, Washington vs. Surprise, Arizona

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Surprise, Arizona is 9.1% more expensive than Kelso, Washington.

You would need a salary of $54,564 in Surprise, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in Kelso, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Surprise, Arizona is more expensive than Kelso, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
21% more expensive in Surprise
than in Kelso, Washington
Kelso, WA vs. Surprise, AZ
Compared to Kelso, Surprise is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  9.1% 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
  2.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  7.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  57.1% higher
  Commute
  15.1% higher
  Health
  9.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.0% higher