Spanaway, WA Cost of Living


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

Spanaway, WA

Housing costs in Spanaway?
A typical home costs $468,900, which is 38.7% more expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 12.3% less expensive than the average Washington home, at $534,700. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Spanaway costs $1,770 per month, which is 23.8% more than the national average of $1,430 and 2.3% more than the state average of $1,730.

Can I afford Spanaway?
To live comfortably in Spanaway, Washington, a minimum annual income of $90,000 for a family, and $56,400 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Spanaway?
The cost of living in Spanaway, WA is relatively affordable compared to many other areas of the United States. The median home value in Spanaway is $280,000 and the median household income is around $62,000. The unemployment rate is also low compared to the national average, which provides some assurance that residents can find jobs to support themselves. Additionally, taxes are relatively low in comparison to other nearby towns and cities. All these factors make Spanaway an attractive option for people looking to settle down in a comfortable and affordable place.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesSpanawayWashingtonUnited States
  122.7121.9100.0
  100.7101.1100
  88.388.8100.0
  148.9172.8100.0
  $468,900$534,700$338,100
  69.9%74.0%100.0%
  130.0113.6100.0
  129.4113.3100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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I have been living in Spanaway since 1973 ... over the years I’ve seen its ups and downs ... and lately its been down. This is due, in large part, to the immigrants from  More

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I picked up my daughter from SeaTac last night around midnight and mentally prepared to make our way south through the detours of the train derailment in Dupont. We  More

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One of the most beautiful places to live. However, it is very far away from my family and it does not get hot enough for me in the summer. The rain and winter darkness  More

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