Seattle, Washington vs. Shelton, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Shelton, Washington is 41.8% cheaper than Seattle, Washington.

You would need a salary of $34,899 in Shelton, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Seattle, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Shelton, Washington is cheaper than Seattle, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
53% cheaper in Shelton
than in Seattle, Washington
Seattle, WA vs. Shelton, WA
Compared to Seattle, Shelton is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  41.8% 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
  8.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  65.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.7% higher
  Commute
  36.4% lower
  Health
  1.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  18.6% lower