Kent, Washington vs. Surprise, Arizona

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Surprise, Arizona is 21.6% cheaper than Kent, Washington.

You would need a salary of $39,213 in Surprise, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in Kent, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Surprise, Arizona is cheaper than Kent, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
30% cheaper in Surprise
than in Kent, Washington
Kent, WA vs. Surprise, AZ
Compared to Kent, Surprise is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.6% 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
  4.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  32.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  43.7% higher
  Commute
  27.9% lower
  Health
  4.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  17.8% lower