Shelton, WA Cost of Living


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Shelton cost of living score
102
More expensive
2.0% higher
than the US average
16.3% lower
than the Washington average
Shelton, Washington gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 102, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 2.0% higher than the U.S. average and 16.3% higher than the average for Washington.

Shelton, WA

Housing costs in Shelton?
A typical home costs $382,900, which is 13.3% more expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 28.4% less expensive than the average Washington home, at $534,700. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Shelton costs $980 per month, which is 31.5% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 76.5% cheaper than the state average of $1,730.

Can I afford Shelton?
To live comfortably in Shelton, Washington, a minimum annual income of $73,440 for a family, and $34,800 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Shelton?
The cost of living in Shelton, WA is generally lower than the national average. Housing costs are especially low, with an average rent of $1,000 per month for a three-bedroom apartment. Other costs such as groceries and utilities are also below the national average. Overall, Shelton is considered to be a very affordable place to live, making it a great option for those looking for a good quality of life without breaking the bank.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesSheltonWashingtonUnited States
  102.0121.9100.0
  99.7101.1100
  89.188.8100.0
  113.3172.8100.0
  $382,900$534,700$338,100
  74.8%74.0%100.0%
  87.4113.6100.0
  102.3113.3100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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Over 3 years ago

Lived here 13 years. Air smells like chemicals and gasses not to mention how terrible the pollen is. People are either terribly rude, your friends, or follow you home at  More

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Over 5 years ago

Shelton is a town stuck in the mud. Thats the best way to describe it. People like it that way from what I can tell. It's stuck in time between an old town appearance   More

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Below are the crime statistics on Shelton Wa compared to the national average. Several thing you can count on in Shelton is increase crime, homeless living everywhere  More

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