Fife, WA Cost of Living


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Fife cost of living score
122.7
More expensive
22.7% higher
than the US average
0.7% higher
than the Washington average
Fife, 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.

Fife, WA

Housing costs in Fife?
A typical home costs $523,100, which is 54.7% more expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 2.2% less expensive than the average Washington home, at $534,700. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Fife 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 Fife?
To live comfortably in Fife, Washington, a minimum annual income of $100,080 for a family, and $60,000 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Fife?
Fife, WA is an ideal place to live and work for those looking for affordability. The cost of living in Fife is much lower than the national average, making it one of the more affordable areas in the Puget Sound region. Housing costs in Fife are very reasonable with median home prices at $308,000; this is significantly lower than the state average of $420,000. Groceries, utilities and healthcare also come at a fraction of what you would pay elsewhere in Washington State. Additionally, gas and sales taxes are some of the lowest in the region, making it easier to keep your monthly budget in check.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesFifeWashingtonUnited States
  122.7121.9100.0
  101.5101.1100
  88.388.8100.0
  166.2172.8100.0
  $523,100$534,700$338,100
  73.3%74.0%100.0%
  118.8113.6100.0
  128.9113.3100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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Over 4 years ago

This small suburb of Tacoma checks all the boxes for me, so where do I start? Fife has a bit of everything for every walk of life and virtually any activity you wish  More

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Over 17 years ago

A town so small if you blink it is gone. It is really a small suburb of tacoma. I lived there for only three weeks and had to move  More

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