Wenatchee, WA Economy


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Wenatchee, WA is an ideal location for people looking to settle down. The cost of living is much lower than the US average with a two bedroom rental costing around $1,280 compared to $1,430 in the US as a whole. Grocery costs are also relatively affordable in Wenatchee with an index of 101 versus 100 in the US. This makes it easier for people to live on less income and make ends meet.
Wenatchee is home to a variety of well-known companies such as Chelan County PUD, Cascade Medical Center and Pybus Public Market. The area also features plenty of outdoor activities like hikes and ski areas that allow residents to make the most out of their free time. There are also numerous festivals, concerts and other events throughout the year that offer entertainment options for all ages.
If you’re looking for an affordable place to call home with plenty of opportunities for employment and recreation, Wenatchee should be at the top of your list. With its low cost of living, great job prospects and numerous activities to take part in, it has something for everyone.

Wenatchee has an unemployment rate of 6.1%. The US average is 6.0%.

Wenatchee has seen the job market increase by 1.7% over the last year. Future job growth over the next ten years is predicted to be 36.2%, which is higher than the US average of 33.5%.

Tax Rates for Wenatchee
- The Sales Tax Rate for Wenatchee is 8.4%. The US average is 7.3%.
- The Income Tax Rate for Wenatchee is 0.0%. The US average is 4.6%.
- Tax Rates can have a big impact when Comparing Cost of Living.

Income and Salaries for Wenatchee
- The average income of a Wenatchee resident is $23,922 a year. The US average is $28,555 a year.
- The Median household income of a Wenatchee resident is $60,285 a year. The US average is $69,021 a year.

Income by Population Percent

  EconomyWenatchee, WashingtonUnited States
  6.16
  -5.3%-6.2%
  36.2%33.5%
  8.4%6.2%
  0.0%4.6%
  $31,169$37,638
  $60,285$69,021
  $71,293$85,028
  Population by Occupation
  8.8%1.2%
  0.1%0.5%
  7.3%6.8%
  6.3%10.0%
  3.3%2.5%
  11.9%11.0%
  4.9%4.8%
  1.8%0.8%
  1.3%1.9%
  2.1%4.7%
  1.3%1.9%
  5.8%7.6%
  0.0%0.1%
  2.6%4.2%
  6.1%9.3%
  16.5%14.0%
  1.8%2.1%
  9.7%7.0%
  4.3%4.8%
  4.3%4.7%
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Over 4 years ago

This is a wonderful place to live. Lots of sun, and Winters are not as cold as the East coast. With an enormous, thriving and escalating diversity of people, and  More

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Over 7 years ago

I grew up in Seattle and spend most of my life there. As much as I love the Seattle area I've always felt the need to leave my home town to explore new horizons.  More

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Over 11 years ago

As my main residence is in Oceanside Ca. I stay in E. Wenatchee 3 to 4 months a year (spring/summer) I can say that Wenatchee is an expensive place to live...yes more  More

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