Lynnwood, WA Cost of Living


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Lynnwood cost of living score
136.2
More expensive
36.2% higher
than the US average
11.7% higher
than the Washington average
Lynnwood, Washington gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 136.2, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 36.2% higher than the U.S. average and 11.7% lower than the average for Washington.

Lynnwood, WA

Housing costs in Lynnwood?
A typical home costs $696,100, which is 105.9% more expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 30.2% more expensive than the average Washington home, at $534,700. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Lynnwood costs $2,000 per month, which is 39.9% more than the national average of $1,430 and 13.5% more than the state average of $1,730.

Can I afford Lynnwood?
To live comfortably in Lynnwood, Washington, a minimum annual income of $133,200 for a family, and $68,400 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Lynnwood?
The cost of living in Lynnwood, WA is relatively high compared to the national average. According to a recent survey, the cost of living index in Lynnwood is about 119.6 which is 19.6 percent higher than the U.S. average. Housing costs are especially high with an average price of about $450,000 for a single family home and $1,600 for a one-bedroom apartment in town. Groceries, healthcare, and transportation also tend to be more expensive than other cities in Washington State. Despite the higher cost of living, many people still choose to live in Lynnwood due to its proximity to Seattle and attractive outdoor activities like hiking and skiing at nearby Snoqualmie Pass and Stevens Pass.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesLynnwoodWashingtonUnited States
  136.2121.9100.0
  105101.1100
  86.788.8100.0
  220.9172.8100.0
  $696,100$534,700$338,100
  65.5%74.0%100.0%
  117.7113.6100.0
  143.6113.3100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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Over 12 years ago

It rains a lot here. If you can handle the rain, the "3" months of summer is  More

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Over 15 years ago

Lynnwood is a small city of approximately 34,000 people located in South Snohomish County. It's a 20 minute ride to downtown Seattle from here. Many residents work in  More

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Over 16 years ago

This winter was/is one of the coldest and longest since my return to Washington state a few years ago. I also lived here in the late 80's/early 90's, and our recent  More

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