Cost of Living Calculator - Tumwater, Washington vs Shelton, Washington


The cost of living in Shelton, Washington is 10.5% cheaper than Tumwater, Washington.

You would need a salary of $67,174 in Shelton, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Tumwater, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Shelton, Washington is cheaper than Tumwater, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
14% cheaper in Shelton
than in Tumwater, Washington
Tumwater, WA vs Shelton, WA
Compared to Tumwater, Shelton is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.5% 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
  1.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  22.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.8% higher
  Commute
  4.5% lower
  Health
  2.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.5% lower

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