Marietta-Alderwood, WA Cost of Living


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Marietta-Alderwood cost of living score
117.5
More expensive
17.5% higher
than the US average
3.6% lower
than the Washington average
Marietta-Alderwood, Washington gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 117.5, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 17.5% higher than the U.S. average and 3.6% higher than the average for Washington.

Marietta-Alderwood, WA

Housing costs in Marietta-Alderwood?
A typical home costs $421,000, which is 24.5% more expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 21.3% less expensive than the average Washington home, at $534,700. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Marietta-Alderwood costs $1,400 per month, which is 2.1% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 23.6% cheaper than the state average of $1,730.

Can I afford Marietta-Alderwood?
To live comfortably in Marietta-Alderwood, Washington, a minimum annual income of $80,640 for a family, and $45,600 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Marietta-Alderwood?
The cost of living in Marietta-Alderwood, WA is slightly above the national average. The median home price is about $440,000, with the median rent for a two-bedroom apartment being around $1,800 per month. The area offers plenty of amenities such as restaurants, shopping centers and parks, but these can be quite expensive. Groceries and utilities are also higher than the national average due to taxes. Overall, while the cost of living in this area may be slightly more expensive than other areas, it remains an attractive place to live because of its proximity to major cities and its access to numerous job opportunities.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesMarietta-AlderwoodWashingtonUnited States
  117.5121.9100.0
  102.9101.1100
  97.288.8100.0
  159.9172.8100.0
  $421,000$534,700$338,100
  70.5%74.0%100.0%
  88.0113.6100.0
  141.2113.3100.0

   100=National Average

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