Fort Lewis, WA Cost of Living


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Fort Lewis cost of living score
122.7
More expensive
22.7% higher
than the US average
0.7% higher
than the Washington average
Fort Lewis, Washington gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 122.7, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 22.7% higher than the U.S. average and 0.7% lower than the average for Washington.

Fort Lewis, WA

Housing costs in Fort Lewis?
A typical home costs $433,000, which is 28.1% more expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 19.0% less expensive than the average Washington home, at $534,700. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Fort Lewis costs $1,770 per month, which is 23.8% more than the national average of $1,430 and 2.3% more than the state average of $1,730.

Can I afford Fort Lewis?
To live comfortably in Fort Lewis, Washington, a minimum annual income of $82,800 for a family, and $56,400 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Fort Lewis?
Fort Lewis, WA is an affordable place to live with a moderate cost of living. The median home value in Fort Lewis is around $228,400 compared to the US median of $219,700. Renting a two-bedroom apartment in Fort Lewis costs about a third less than the national average coming in at an average of $1,047 per month. Groceries and health care also cost significantly less than the national averages. All these factors make Fort Lewis an attractive option for those looking to find a more affordable way of life while still enjoying all the benefits of living near Seattle and Tacoma.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesFort LewisWashingtonUnited States
  122.7121.9100.0
  99.5101.1100
  88.388.8100.0
  103.4172.8100.0
  $433,000$534,700$338,100
  70.7%74.0%100.0%
  94.3113.6100.0
  129.5113.3100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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