Tempe, Arizona vs. Ocean Shores, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Ocean Shores, Washington is 16.0% cheaper than Tempe, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $84,014 in Ocean Shores, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Tempe, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Ocean Shores, Washington is cheaper than Tempe, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
18% cheaper in Ocean Shores
than in Tempe, Arizona
Tempe, AZ vs. Ocean Shores, WA
Compared to Tempe, Ocean Shores is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.0% 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
  0.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  24.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  35.6% lower
  Commute
  18.8% lower
  Health
  17.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.0% lower