Cost of Living in Washington
Cost of Living in Washington | Compared to National Average |
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Housing (Buy and Rent) | 28% higher |
Utilities (Monthly) | 8% lower |
Food | 11% higher |
Healthcare | 19% higher |
Transportation | 19% higher |
Goods & Services | 14% higher |
The cost of living in Washington is 16% higher than the national average. Housing is 28% higher than the national average, while utilities are 8% lower. When it comes to basic necessities such as food and clothing, groceries are around 14% higher than in the rest of the country, while clothing costs 14% 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 14% 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 | 28% higher | 49% higher |
Everett, WA | 9% higher | 26% higher |
Bremerton, WA | 5% higher | 22% higher |
Tacoma, WA | 5% higher | 22% higher |
Bellingham, WA | 4% higher | 20% higher |
Kent, WA | 4% higher | 20% higher |
Olympia, WA | 2% lower | 14% higher |
Vancouver, WA | 11% lower | 4% higher |
Moses Lake, WA | 11% lower | 3% higher |
Spokane, WA | 12% lower | 3% higher |
Wenatchee, WA | 12% lower | 2% higher |
Kennewick, WA | 15% lower | 1% lower |
Yakima, WA | 15% lower | 2% lower |