Opelika, Alabama vs. Shelton, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Shelton, Washington is 10.2% more expensive than Opelika, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $82,619 in Shelton, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Opelika, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Shelton, Washington is more expensive than Opelika, Alabama
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
53% more expensive in Shelton
than in Opelika, Alabama
Opelika, AL vs. Shelton, WA
Compared to Opelika, Shelton is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.2% 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
  2.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  46.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  24.7% lower
  Commute
  12.8% higher
  Health
  27.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.5% lower