Ferndale, WA Cost of Living


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How much do I need to live in Ferndale, Washington?
$8,940 / month
for a family, 65.6% more expensive than the national average A total of $107,280 for the year for a family.
$3,500 / month
for a single person, 26.6% less expensive than the national average A total of $42,000 for the year for a single person.

Ferndale cost of living score
117.5
More expensive
17.5% higher
than the US average
3.6% lower
than the Washington average
Ferndale, 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.

Ferndale, WA

Housing costs in Ferndale?
A typical home costs $559,700, which is 65.5% more expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 4.7% more expensive than the average Washington home, at $534,700. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Ferndale costs $1,290 per month, which is 9.8% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 34.1% cheaper than the state average of $1,730.

Can I afford Ferndale?
To live comfortably in Ferndale, Washington, a minimum annual income of $107,280 for a family, and $42,000 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Ferndale?
Ferndale, WA is an affordable place to live. The median home price in Ferndale sits at around $290,000, which is much lower than the national average. Renters can also find housing for a reasonable price; the average rent for a one-bedroom apartment is around $1,052 per month. Utilities are also reasonably priced, with electricity costing around 11.50 cents per kilowatt-hour and natural gas costing an average of $19.36 per thousand cubic feet. Groceries and food prices tend to be about the same as most places in the US. All in all, Ferndale is a great place to live if you're looking to save money on living costs.
   Cost of living score
       Higher than 100 is more expensive than the national average.
       Lower than 100 is less expensive.
     CategoriesFerndaleWashingtonUnited States
    Unlock121.9100.0
  101.6  Unlock100.0
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  174.5  Unlock100.0
    Unlock$534,700$338,100
  69.7  Unlock100.0
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  140.9  Unlock100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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Over 17 years ago

Ferndale is expensive. Its a great place, next to the ocean, safe, close to local Bellingham nightlife, lots of scenery and parks but it's just too unaffordable. I'm a  More

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Over 18 years ago

Our property taxes went up 45% this year. Guess we shouldn't have weeded the yard or mowed the lawn! Gas prices are 40 cents per gallon higher than the national  More

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