Chelan, WA Cost of Living


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How much do I need to live in Chelan, Washington?
$6,780 / month
for a family, 25.6% more expensive than the national average A total of $81,360 for the year for a family.
$3,267 / month
for a single person, 31.5% less expensive than the national average A total of $39,200 for the year for a single person.

Chelan cost of living score
107.6
More expensive
7.6% higher
than the US average
11.7% lower
than the Washington average
Chelan, Washington gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 107.6, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 7.6% higher than the U.S. average and 11.7% higher than the average for Washington.

Chelan, WA

Housing costs in Chelan?
A typical home costs $424,200, which is 25.5% more expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 20.7% less expensive than the average Washington home, at $534,700. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Chelan costs $1,190 per month, which is 16.8% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 45.4% cheaper than the state average of $1,730.

Can I afford Chelan?
To live comfortably in Chelan, Washington, a minimum annual income of $81,360 for a family, and $39,200 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Chelan?
The cost of living in Chelan, WA is relatively low compared to other parts of the country. The median home price is around $300,000, which is far lower than most larger cities in the US. Additionally, the average rent for a two-bedroom apartment is about $1,100 per month which remains on the lower end of costs for comparable rental units throughout the nation. Groceries and basic necessities are also fairly inexpensive in this area as well as clothing and services. All of these factors make Chelan an affordable place to live making it an ideal location for those looking to stretch their budget.
   Cost of living score
       Higher than 100 is more expensive than the national average.
       Lower than 100 is less expensive.
     CategoriesChelanWashingtonUnited States
    Unlock121.9100.0
  100.4  Unlock100.0
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  172.3  Unlock100.0
    Unlock$534,700$338,100
  65.0  Unlock100.0
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  115.8  Unlock100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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Summer climate wonderful with many fruit orchards and water sports and fishing 55 mile long lake...2 cents per kwh make utility costs very low. Have new Walmart super  More

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