Moses Lake, WA Cost of Living


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Moses Lake cost of living score
88.2
Less expensive
11.8% lower
than the US average
27.6% lower
than the Washington average
Moses Lake, Washington gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 88.2, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 11.8% lower than the U.S. average and 27.6% lower than the average for Washington.

Moses Lake, WA

Housing costs in Moses Lake?
A typical home costs $333,500, which is 1.4% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 37.6% less expensive than the average Washington home, at $534,700. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Moses Lake costs $1,040 per month, which is 27.3% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 66.3% cheaper than the state average of $1,730.

Can I afford Moses Lake?
To live comfortably in Moses Lake, Washington, a minimum annual income of $64,080 for a family, and $33,600 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Moses Lake?
Moses Lake, WA is an affordable place to live compared to many other cities. According to BestPlaces's cost of living index, the overall cost of living in Moses Lake is significantly lower than the national average. The cost of transportation, housing, utilities and health care are all affordable compared to other places in Washington State. In addition, groceries are generally cheaper in Moses Lake than in larger cities. Overall, Moses Lake offers residents an excellent quality of life at a fraction of the cost found elsewhere.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesMoses LakeWashingtonUnited States
  88.2121.9100.0
  98.2101.1100
  95.588.8100.0
  92.5172.8100.0
  $333,500$534,700$338,100
  74.2%74.0%100.0%
  70.0113.6100.0
  102.9113.3100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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The population stays around the same. Companies come and go, and the overall jobs (I mean professional jobs, not BK or McD's) seem to come and go too. Mitsubishi is only  More

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Over 9 years ago

You are way off on your population for Moses Lake, WA We have been at 21,414, stated officially on the sign as entering Moses Lake, all 2014. Please correct this asap.  More

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Over 12 years ago

I enjoy the dry desert climate and central location to outdoor activities. Even though it is desert we enjoy four seasons. The drawback is the influx of gain related  More

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