Sumner, WA Cost of Living


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

Sumner, WA

Housing costs in Sumner?
A typical home costs $514,500, which is 52.2% more expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 3.8% less expensive than the average Washington home, at $534,700. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Sumner costs $1,600 per month, which is 11.9% more than the national average of $1,430 and 8.1% cheaper than the state average of $1,730.

Can I afford Sumner?
To live comfortably in Sumner, Washington, a minimum annual income of $98,640 for a family, and $50,800 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Sumner?
The cost of living in Sumner, WA is relatively affordable compared to other towns in the region. Although the median home price is around $440,000, the median household income for Sumner residents is also quite high. The cost of groceries and other basic necessities are comparable to most cities in Washington state. Transportation costs are low due to its proximity to larger cities such as Seattle and Tacoma. Overall, Sumner offers a good balance between affordability and quality of life.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesSumnerWashingtonUnited States
  122.7121.9100.0
  101.4101.1100
  88.388.8100.0
  162.0172.8100.0
  $514,500$534,700$338,100
  72.9%74.0%100.0%
  118.2113.6100.0
  128.9113.3100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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Sumner is a wonderfully small but growing community nestled in the a beautiful and fertile valley of Western Washington. Only minutes from the major cities, the small  More

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Over 18 years ago

Sumner Washington is located in the Puyallup valley which by definition is flat and walkable. The city adminstration and council are very focused on maintaining a small  More

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