Kelso, WA Cost of Living


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Kelso cost of living score
102.5
More expensive
2.5% higher
than the US average
15.9% lower
than the Washington average
Kelso, Washington gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 102.5, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 2.5% higher than the U.S. average and 15.9% higher than the average for Washington.

Kelso, WA

Housing costs in Kelso?
A typical home costs $341,600, which is 1.0% more expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 36.1% less expensive than the average Washington home, at $534,700. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Kelso costs $1,130 per month, which is 21.0% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 53.1% cheaper than the state average of $1,730.

Can I afford Kelso?
To live comfortably in Kelso, Washington, a minimum annual income of $65,520 for a family, and $35,600 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Kelso?
Kelso, WA is an affordable place to live with a low cost of living. The median home value in Kelso is $202,100 and the median rent price is $960 per month. Basic utilities such as water, electricity, and garbage typically cost around $120 per month. The average household income in Kelso is just under $50,000 per year but the cost of living is still relatively low for Washington state. Groceries tend to be slightly more expensive than the national average but overall it's still a great place to call home.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesKelsoWashingtonUnited States
  102.5121.9100.0
  99.5101.1100
  101.788.8100.0
  113.3172.8100.0
  $341,600$534,700$338,100
  67.2%74.0%100.0%
  90.8113.6100.0
  101.7113.3100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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Disclaimer: This was written in 2019. All info subject to change! Kelso is a quieter town, with a lot to offer if you have the money. If you do NOT have money, the  More

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Over 14 years ago

It rains here so much if you have SAD do not move here. If you have allergies not a good place to  More

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Over 14 years ago

It is overcast here a lot and not good if you are  More

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