Washington Cost of Living
Housing costs and affordability data for 39 counties.
Average Monthly Rent
$1,202/mo
Average Home Value
$397,674
Average Owner Cost
$1,269/mo
▲3% above national average rent
At a Glance
Average Monthly Rent
$1,202/mo
3% above national median
Average Home Value
$397,674
41% above national median
Avg. Monthly Owner Cost
$1,269/mo
24% below national median
Affordability Rating
Affordable
Avg. rent under 30% of income
Most Expensive Counties
All Washington Counties
| County | Median Rent | Home Value | Owner Cost | Rent/Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| King County | Expensive$2,035/mo | $811,200 | $2,514/mo | 28.0% |
| Snohomish County | Expensive$1,866/mo | $644,600 | $2,194/mo | 31.0% |
| Kitsap County | Expensive$1,741/mo | $505,700 | $1,802/mo | 31.0% |
| Pierce County | Expensive$1,722/mo | $484,400 | $1,957/mo | 31.0% |
| Clark County | Expensive$1,668/mo | $487,900 | $1,790/mo | 30.0% |
| Thurston County | Expensive$1,634/mo | $451,500 | $1,781/mo | 31.0% |
| Island County | Expensive$1,631/mo | $535,300 | $1,685/mo | 31.0% |
| Whatcom County | Moderate$1,465/mo | $536,100 | $1,669/mo | 34.0% |
| Skagit County | Moderate$1,439/mo | $486,200 | $1,630/mo | 31.0% |
| San Juan County | Moderate$1,413/mo | $726,500 | $1,499/mo | 27.0% |
| Jefferson County | Moderate$1,291/mo | $495,100 | $1,087/mo | 28.0% |
| Benton County | Moderate$1,256/mo | $369,400 | $1,348/mo | 29.0% |
| Kittitas County | Moderate$1,253/mo | $459,900 | $1,483/mo | 32.0% |
| Douglas County | Moderate$1,234/mo | $402,900 | $1,208/mo | 26.0% |
| Mason County | Moderate$1,205/mo | $377,400 | $1,330/mo | 27.0% |
| Spokane County | Moderate$1,200/mo | $370,500 | $1,363/mo | 30.0% |
| Chelan County | Moderate$1,182/mo | $454,900 | $1,224/mo | 26.0% |
| Franklin County | Moderate$1,171/mo | $345,700 | $1,417/mo | 28.0% |
| Cowlitz County | Moderate$1,169/mo | $367,400 | $1,396/mo | 29.0% |
| Klickitat County | Moderate$1,119/mo | $388,700 | $1,008/mo | 31.0% |
| Walla Walla County | Moderate$1,113/mo | $375,600 | $1,263/mo | 31.0% |
| Clallam County | Moderate$1,110/mo | $385,600 | $1,011/mo | 30.0% |
| Wahkiakum County | Moderate$1,086/mo | $344,500 | $682/mo | 40.0% |
| Yakima County | Moderate$1,068/mo | $281,100 | $1,101/mo | 27.0% |
| Grant County | Moderate$1,059/mo | $275,700 | $1,105/mo | 25.0% |
| Lewis County | Moderate$1,044/mo | $341,500 | $1,221/mo | 29.0% |
| Skamania County | Moderate$1,024/mo | $472,600 | $1,341/mo | 28.0% |
| Grays Harbor County | Moderate$1,018/mo | $279,500 | $1,061/mo | 28.0% |
| Whitman County | Moderate$1,002/mo | $323,300 | $1,114/mo | 39.0% |
| Asotin County | Affordable$994/mo | $286,200 | $841/mo | 28.0% |
| Pacific County | Affordable$962/mo | $274,000 | $843/mo | 29.0% |
| Columbia County | Affordable$944/mo | $256,100 | $928/mo | 25.0% |
| Adams County | Affordable$901/mo | $251,300 | $841/mo | 29.0% |
| Lincoln County | Affordable$872/mo | $272,300 | $773/mo | 21.0% |
| Okanogan County | Affordable$868/mo | $284,200 | $838/mo | 22.0% |
| Stevens County | Affordable$864/mo | $308,000 | $904/mo | 27.0% |
| Pend Oreille County | Affordable$786/mo | $307,800 | $833/mo | 24.0% |
| Garfield County | Affordable$768/mo | $214,200 | $698/mo | 30.0% |
| Ferry County | Affordable$703/mo | $274,500 | $695/mo | 23.0% |
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