Shelton, Washington vs. Montesano, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Montesano, Washington is 1.0% cheaper than Shelton, Washington.

You would need a salary of $49,488 in Montesano, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Shelton, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Montesano, Washington is cheaper than Shelton, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
11% cheaper in Montesano
than in Shelton, Washington
Shelton, WA vs. Montesano, WA
Compared to Shelton, Montesano is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.0% 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
  0.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  4.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.5% lower
  Commute
  0.7% higher
  Health
  22.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.5% lower