Edmonds, WA Cost of Living


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Edmonds cost of living score
136.2
More expensive
36.2% higher
than the US average
11.7% higher
than the Washington average
Edmonds, Washington gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 136.2, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 36.2% higher than the U.S. average and 11.7% lower than the average for Washington.

Edmonds, WA

Housing costs in Edmonds?
A typical home costs $803,100, which is 137.5% more expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 50.2% more expensive than the average Washington home, at $534,700. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Edmonds 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 Edmonds?
To live comfortably in Edmonds, Washington, a minimum annual income of $153,720 for a family, and $73,200 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Edmonds?
Edmonds, WA is an affordable place to live, with an overall cost of living index that is slightly below the US average. It has a low unemployment rate and the median household income is higher than many other areas in the state. Housing prices are reasonably low compared to nearby Seattle, with median home values sitting at $504,900 and median rent prices about $1,600 per month. Groceries and health care costs are generally close to the national average while transportation costs such as gas are slightly lower than many other cities. In general, Edmonds provides its residents with a comfortable quality of life at an affordable cost.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesEdmondsWashingtonUnited States
  136.2121.9100.0
  106.9101.1100
  86.788.8100.0
  271.9172.8100.0
  $803,100$534,700$338,100
  64.9%74.0%100.0%
  119.8113.6100.0
  143.0113.3100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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Over 9 years ago

Please let me hear from people ages 60 and up who live in Edmonds and what it is like. Going to move next year to be nearer my son.   More

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Over 12 years ago

As many of you know, the Northwest is known for its quality of life and is indeed a great place to live. I'm a Seattle area native who grew up here and also lived in  More

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Over 12 years ago

Edmonds, WA is one of the best suburbs to live in if you are looking to work in Seattle. It used to be a short 20 minute commute downtown when I was growing up (the  More

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