Kent, Washington vs. Elma, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Elma, Washington is 29.7% cheaper than Kent, Washington.

You would need a salary of $35,131 in Elma, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Kent, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Elma, Washington is cheaper than Kent, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
45% cheaper in Elma
than in Kent, Washington
Kent, WA vs. Elma, WA
Compared to Kent, Elma is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  29.7% 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
  2.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  38.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.5% higher
  Commute
  39.2% lower
  Health
  23.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  20.3% lower