Birch Bay, WA Cost of Living


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Birch Bay cost of living score
117.5
More expensive
17.5% higher
than the US average
3.6% lower
than the Washington average
Birch Bay, Washington gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 117.5, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 17.5% higher than the U.S. average and 3.6% higher than the average for Washington.

Birch Bay, WA

Housing costs in Birch Bay?
A typical home costs $334,700, which is 1.0% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 37.4% less expensive than the average Washington home, at $534,700. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Birch Bay costs $1,390 per month, which is 2.8% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 24.5% cheaper than the state average of $1,730.

Can I afford Birch Bay?
To live comfortably in Birch Bay, Washington, a minimum annual income of $64,080 for a family, and $45,200 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Birch Bay?
The cost of living in Birch Bay, WA is relatively affordable. The median home value is $299,925 which is slightly below the national average. Renting a one bedroom apartment will cost you around $1,000 per month. Groceries are fairly priced and dining out won't break your bank either. Overall, the cost of living in Birch Bay is very reasonable considering its close proximity to Seattle and other cities along the Puget Sound.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesBirch BayWashingtonUnited States
  117.5121.9100.0
  101.4101.1100
  97.288.8100.0
  144.5172.8100.0
  $334,700$534,700$338,100
  64.2%74.0%100.0%
  95.3113.6100.0
  141.1113.3100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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Over 11 years ago

over priced  More

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Over 11 years ago

Moderate weather year round. If you can deal with five months of gray and drizzle its a good place to  More

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Over 11 years ago

Birch Bay/Blaine,just might be the best kept secret in America. Never gets to hot, or cold. Small town next to the Canadian  More

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