Ocean Shores, Washington vs. Mead, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Mead, Washington is 21.8% more expensive than Ocean Shores, Washington.

You would need a salary of $91,332 in Mead, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Ocean Shores, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Mead, Washington is more expensive than Ocean Shores, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
42% more expensive in Mead
than in Ocean Shores, Washington
Ocean Shores, WA vs. Mead, WA
Compared to Ocean Shores, Mead is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.8% 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
  1.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  48.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  23.6% higher
  Commute
  14.8% higher
  Health
  22.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.9% higher