Poulsbo, WA Cost of Living


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Poulsbo cost of living score
121
More expensive
21.0% higher
than the US average
0.7% lower
than the Washington average
Poulsbo, Washington gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 121, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 21.0% higher than the U.S. average and 0.7% higher than the average for Washington.

Poulsbo, WA

Housing costs in Poulsbo?
A typical home costs $596,800, which is 76.5% more expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 11.6% more expensive than the average Washington home, at $534,700. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Poulsbo costs $2,130 per month, which is 49.0% more than the national average of $1,430 and 18.8% more than the state average of $1,730.

Can I afford Poulsbo?
To live comfortably in Poulsbo, Washington, a minimum annual income of $114,480 for a family, and $65,200 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Poulsbo?
The cost of living in Poulsbo, WA is moderately high compared to other areas in the United States. The average costs for groceries, housing, and transportation are all higher than the national average. Housing prices are particularly high, with median home prices twice that of the U.S. as a whole. However, while these costs may be higher than other areas, they are tempered by Poulsbo's low unemployment rate and generally high wages. In addition, the area offers many amenities such as excellent schools and abundant outdoor recreation opportunities that make it an attractive place to live despite the higher cost of living than most other parts of the country.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesPoulsboWashingtonUnited States
  121.0121.9100.0
  103101.1100
  88.788.8100.0
  192.5172.8100.0
  $596,800$534,700$338,100
  72.3%74.0%100.0%
  102.2113.6100.0
  143.6113.3100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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The description above states that "the ferry takes 1hour and that they are one and a half hour apart." That is only true for Bremerton, a place with a very different  More

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Lorena MOVE TO KITSAP COUNTY Washington IF YOU WANT FIREWORKS. Extreme and excessive fireworks used there. Illegal rockets and other Indian Fireworks (are literally just  More

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