Index, WA Cost of Living


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Index cost of living score
136.2
More expensive
36.2% higher
than the US average
11.7% higher
than the Washington average
Index, Washington gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 136.2, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 36.2% higher than the U.S. average and 11.7% lower than the average for Washington.

Index, WA

Housing costs in Index?
A typical home costs $404,600, which is 19.7% more expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 24.3% less expensive than the average Washington home, at $534,700. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Index costs $1,870 per month, which is 30.8% more than the national average of $1,430 and 7.5% more than the state average of $1,730.

Can I afford Index?
To live comfortably in Index, Washington, a minimum annual income of $77,400 for a family, and $64,000 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Index?
The cost of living in Index, WA is relatively inexpensive when compared to other areas in the United States. In terms of housing, the median price for a home in this area is slightly more than half of the national average. Additionally, grocery items can be found at prices that are lower than the national average. Even though utilities and transportation costs can be slightly higher than some other places, there are still plenty of deals to be found on services such as internet access and cell phone plans. As a result, Index is an ideal location for those looking for an affordable place to live without sacrificing quality services.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesIndexWashingtonUnited States
  136.2121.9100.0
  99.7101.1100
  86.788.8100.0
  114.5172.8100.0
  $404,600$534,700$338,100
  72.0%74.0%100.0%
  117.4113.6100.0
  143.3113.3100.0

   100=National Average

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