Cost of Living Calculator - Shelton, Washington vs Solvang, California


The cost of living in Solvang, California is 81.5% more expensive than Shelton, Washington.

You would need a salary of $90,727 in Solvang, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Shelton, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Solvang, California is more expensive than Shelton, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
190% more expensive in Solvang
than in Shelton, Washington
Shelton, WA vs Solvang, CA
Compared to Shelton, Solvang is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  81.5% 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
  10.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  213.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  43.9% higher
  Commute
  13.5% higher
  Health
  27.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.6% higher

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