Renton, Washington vs. Ellensburg, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Ellensburg, Washington is 28.8% cheaper than Renton, Washington.

You would need a salary of $53,371 in Ellensburg, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Renton, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Ellensburg, Washington is cheaper than Renton, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
35% cheaper in Ellensburg
than in Renton, Washington
Renton, WA vs. Ellensburg, WA
Compared to Renton, Ellensburg is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  28.8% 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
  3.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  36.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.9% higher
  Commute
  49.5% lower
  Health
  2.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  18.3% lower