Vashon, Washington vs. Kent, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Kent, Washington is 15.8% cheaper than Vashon, Washington.

You would need a salary of $42,086 in Kent, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Vashon, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Kent, Washington is cheaper than Vashon, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
32% cheaper in Kent
than in Vashon, Washington
Vashon, WA vs. Kent, WA
Compared to Vashon, Kent is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.8% 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
  4.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  36.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.7% higher
  Commute
  5.1% higher
  Health
  0.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.7% higher