Shelton Metro Area, WA Cost of Living


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How much do I need to live in Shelton, Washington?
$6,630 / month
for a family, 22.8% more expensive than the national average A total of $79,560 for the year for a family.
$3,500 / month
for a single person, 26.6% less expensive than the national average A total of $42,000 for the year for a single person.

Shelton cost of living score
102.6
More expensive
2.6% higher
than the US average
15.8% lower
than the Washington average
Shelton Washing Metro Area, Washington gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 102.6, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 2.6% higher than the U.S. average and 15.8% higher than the average for Washington.

Shelton Metro Area, WA

Housing costs in Shelton?
A typical home costs $416,000, which is 23.0% more expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 22.2% less expensive than the average Washington home, at $534,700. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Shelton costs $1,180 per month, which is 17.5% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 46.6% cheaper than the state average of $1,730.

Can I afford Shelton?
To live comfortably in Shelton Washing Metro Area, Washington, a minimum annual income of $79,560 for a family, and $42,000 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Shelton?
The cost of living in the Shelton, WA Metro Area is higher than the US average. The Cost of Living Index for Shelton is 102.6 which is 2.6 points above the national average of 100. This means that residents in this area are likely to pay more for basic goods and services than other parts of the nation. Additionally, the median house value in Shelton is $416,000 which is significantly higher than the US average house value of $338,100, indicating that real estate prices are also considerably more expensive here than elsewhere.
   Cost of living score
       Higher than 100 is more expensive than the national average.
       Lower than 100 is less expensive.
     CategoriesSheltonWashingtonUnited States
    Unlock121.9100.0
  100.5  Unlock100.0
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  121.9  Unlock100.0
    Unlock$534,700$338,100
  71.2  Unlock100.0
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  102.3  Unlock100.0

   100=National Average

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