Fairchild AFB, WA Cost of Living


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Fairchild AFB cost of living score
103.1
More expensive
3.1% higher
than the US average
15.4% lower
than the Washington average
Fairchild AFB, Washington gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 103.1, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 3.1% higher than the U.S. average and 15.4% higher than the average for Washington.

Fairchild AFB, WA

Housing costs in Fairchild AFB?
A typical home costs $429,200, which is 26.9% more expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 19.7% less expensive than the average Washington home, at $534,700. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Fairchild AFB costs $1,720 per month, which is 20.3% more than the national average of $1,430 and close to the state average of $1,730.

Can I afford Fairchild AFB?
To live comfortably in Fairchild AFB, Washington, a minimum annual income of $82,080 for a family, and $53,200 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Fairchild AFB?
The cost of living in Fairchild AFB, WA is generally considered to be quite affordable. The base housing allowance for a three-bedroom home is $1,340 per month while the average rent for the same sized house outside the base is $1,406 per month. Additionally, basic utilities such as electricity, water and garbage are included in the allowance amount. Groceries are also reasonably priced with an overall cost of living index that is two points lower than the US national average. All these factors make Fairchild AFB a great place to live if you're looking for an affordable area with a low cost of living.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesFairchild AFBWashingtonUnited States
  103.1121.9100.0
  100.7101.1100
  84.588.8100.0
  149.2172.8100.0
  $429,200$534,700$338,100
  80.6%74.0%100.0%
  74.1113.6100.0
  127.6113.3100.0

   100=National Average

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