Enumclaw, WA Cost of Living


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Enumclaw cost of living score
158.1
More expensive
58.1% higher
than the US average
29.7% higher
than the Washington average
Enumclaw, Washington gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 158.1, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 58.1% higher than the U.S. average and 29.7% lower than the average for Washington.

Enumclaw, WA

Housing costs in Enumclaw?
A typical home costs $607,200, which is 79.6% more expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 13.6% more expensive than the average Washington home, at $534,700. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Enumclaw costs $1,880 per month, which is 31.5% more than the national average of $1,430 and 8.0% more than the state average of $1,730.

Can I afford Enumclaw?
To live comfortably in Enumclaw, Washington, a minimum annual income of $116,280 for a family, and $64,400 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Enumclaw?
Enumclaw, WA has an affordable cost of living compared to the national average. The overall cost of living index is 91.1 which is below the US average of 100. Housing costs in Enumclaw are lower than the rest of the country and rent for a one-bedroom apartment averages around $865 per month. The median home price is about $339,000 which is much lower than similar areas nearby such as Seattle. Groceries are also reasonably priced with goods costing about 1% less than the national average. When it comes to transportation, gas prices are slightly higher than the US average but Enumclaw citizens still enjoy some of the lowest commuting costs in Washington State. All in all, Enumclaw offers a great quality of life at an affordable cost.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesEnumclawWashingtonUnited States
  158.1121.9100.0
  101.9101.1100
  88.288.8100.0
  185.5172.8100.0
  $607,200$534,700$338,100
  69.6%74.0%100.0%
  144.5113.6100.0
  151.1113.3100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
Reviews for Enumclaw
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Over 10 years ago

Provides the opportunity to experience fulfillment in work and life  More

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I lived in Enumcalw in '48 and '49 when I was 10-11 yrs old. I really loved the place and always wanted to re-visit it. It was great to be a kid there. There was  More

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Over 14 years ago

I wanted to move to Enumclaw since I was young, I have been here for about 10 years now and I love it, except for the fact that the city took the 'cap' from no building  More

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