Roy, Washington vs. Kent, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Kent, Washington is 7.6% more expensive than Roy, Washington.

You would need a salary of $53,804 in Kent, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Roy, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Kent, Washington is more expensive than Roy, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
5% more expensive in Kent
than in Roy, Washington
Roy, WA vs. Kent, WA
Compared to Roy, Kent is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  7.6% 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
  0.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  3.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.6% higher
  Commute
  17.9% higher
  Health
  0.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.4% higher