Cost of Living in Washington
Cost of Living in Washington | Compared to National Average |
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Housing (Buy and Rent) | 29% higher |
Utilities (Monthly) | 7% lower |
Food | 11% higher |
Healthcare | 19% higher |
Transportation | 28% higher |
Goods & Services | 13% higher |
The cost of living in Washington is 17% higher than the national average. Housing is 29% higher than the national average, while utilities are 7% lower. When it comes to basic necessities such as food and clothing, groceries are around 13% higher than in the rest of the country, while clothing costs 13% higher.
Healthcare services such as doctor check-ups and dentistry cost 19% higher in Washington compared to the national average. At the same time, non-necessary expenses such as entertainment and grooming services are 13% higher.
The Cost of Living in Washington Largest Cities Compared to the National Average
City, State | Compared to State Average | Compared to National Average |
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Seattle, WA | 24% higher | 45% higher |
Everett, WA | 9% higher | 28% higher |
Tacoma, WA | 8% higher | 26% higher |
Kent, WA | 6% higher | 24% higher |
Bellingham, WA | 5% higher | 23% higher |
Wenatchee, WA | 1% higher | 18% higher |
Bremerton, WA | 0% | 18% higher |
Olympia, WA | 2% lower | 15% higher |
Vancouver, WA | 11% lower | 4% higher |
Moses Lake, WA | 13% lower | 2% higher |
Spokane, WA | 14% lower | 1% higher |
Yakima, WA | 15% lower | 0% |
Kennewick, WA | 17% lower | 2% lower |