Kennewick, WA  Cost of Living

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Kennewick, WA Cost of Living

Kennewick, Washington gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living index of 100.5, which means the total cost of housing, food, child care, transportation, health care, taxes, and other necessities is 0.5 percent higher than the U.S. average and 17.6 percent higher than the average for Washington.

A typical home costs $397,200, which is 17.5 percent more expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 25.7 percent less expensive than the average Washington home, at $534,700. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Kennewick costs $1,210 per month, which is 15.4 percent cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 43.0 percent cheaper than the state average of $1,730.

To live comfortably in Kennewick, Washington, a minimum annual income of $75,960 for a family, and $38,800 for a single person is recommended.

Our cost of living indices are based on a US average of 100. An amount below 100 means Kennewick is cheaper than the US average. A cost of living index above 100 means Kennewick, Washington is more expensive.

Kennewick cost of living is 100.5

COST OF LIVINGKennewickWashingtonUSA
  100.5121.9100
  100.3101.1100
  86.588.8100
  121.2172.8100
  $397,200$534,700$338,100
  80.774100
  83.7113.6100
  132.9113.3100
100=National Average
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    Reviews for Kennewick    24 Reviews
    Rich culture and world renowned geography. - 2/21/2022
    Born here and lived most of my 48 years here. If people haven't gotten out and explored the versatility of this place to entertain a population at my levels and options... Read More

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    Smoky air, hot, no greenery, bad food - 9/8/2021
    I have lived here a few years and it’s the worst place I’ve ever been. The “ nice weather” people refer to is 100 degree hot can’t even stand outside at 9am without... Read More

    Good place to live - 6/6/2021
    I’ve lived here for 30 years. Very good place to live. Three major rivers meet here. The Columbia, Snake and Yakima rivers. So if you like fishing or boating it’s a... Read More


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    ZIP CODES IN KENNEWICK, WA
    99336 99337 99338

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