Whittier, California vs. Shelton, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Shelton, Washington is 34.8% cheaper than Whittier, California.

You would need a salary of $32,577 in Shelton, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Whittier, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Shelton, Washington is cheaper than Whittier, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
45% cheaper in Shelton
than in Whittier, California
Whittier, CA vs. Shelton, WA
Compared to Whittier, Shelton is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  34.8% 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
  2.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  56.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  24.6% lower
  Commute
  45.9% lower
  Health
  2.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.4% lower