Carnation, WA Cost of Living


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Carnation cost of living score
158.1
More expensive
58.1% higher
than the US average
29.7% higher
than the Washington average
Carnation, Washington gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 158.1, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 58.1% higher than the U.S. average and 29.7% lower than the average for Washington.

Carnation, WA

Housing costs in Carnation?
A typical home costs $907,700, which is 168.5% more expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 69.8% more expensive than the average Washington home, at $534,700. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Carnation costs $2,020 per month, which is 41.3% more than the national average of $1,430 and 14.4% more than the state average of $1,730.

Can I afford Carnation?
To live comfortably in Carnation, Washington, a minimum annual income of $173,880 for a family, and $69,200 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Carnation?
The cost of living in Carnation, WA is relatively low compared to other cities in the Seattle metropolitan area. Housing prices are much lower than in Seattle, and the cost of living overall is about 11% lower than the U.S. average. The median household income is around $64,000 dollars, much lower than the national average of $59,420. With an unemployment rate of 4%, Carnation is a great place to live with an affordable cost of living. Groceries, transportation costs, utilities, health care and other services are all generally much cheaper than they would be in more urban areas.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesCarnationWashingtonUnited States
  158.1121.9100.0
  107101.1100
  88.288.8100.0
  287.5172.8100.0
  $907,700$534,700$338,100
  76.0%74.0%100.0%
  145.5113.6100.0
  150.6113.3100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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Over 15 years ago

Carnation is a great place to live. The culture here is laid back, and the people are caring and friendly. Carnation is basically surrounded by some of the best hiking  More

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