La Center, WA Cost of Living


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La Center cost of living score
122.8
More expensive
22.8% higher
than the US average
0.7% higher
than the Washington average
La Center, Washington gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 122.8, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 22.8% higher than the U.S. average and 0.7% lower than the average for Washington.

La Center, WA

Housing costs in La Center?
A typical home costs $627,100, which is 85.5% more expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 17.3% more expensive than the average Washington home, at $534,700. Renting a two-bedroom unit in La Center costs $2,240 per month, which is 56.6% more than the national average of $1,430 and 22.8% more than the state average of $1,730.

Can I afford La Center?
To live comfortably in La Center, Washington, a minimum annual income of $120,240 for a family, and $78,400 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about La Center?
The cost of living in La Center, WA is relatively low compared to other areas in the United States. The average housing costs are lower than the national average and the median rent for a one-bedroom apartment is around $850 per month. The median household income sits slightly below the national average at around $60,000. The prices of food and groceries are also slightly lower than the national average. In addition, taxes are low with no sales tax due to Washington's status as a no-sales-tax state. All in all, La Center, WA has an affordable cost of living that makes it an attractive place to live for those on a budget.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesLa CenterWashingtonUnited States
  122.8121.9100.0
  103.4101.1100
  91.088.8100.0
  195.0172.8100.0
  $627,100$534,700$338,100
  74.5%74.0%100.0%
  133.0113.6100.0
  130.8113.3100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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Over 18 years ago

We moved to La Center 18 months ago from Vancouver, WA. Came here because we had heard how good the schools are and wanted to move to a smaller town. It is beautiful  More

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Over 18 years ago

our family has just moved to LaCenter,WA. from Vancouver,WA after eighteen years. This is truly a wonderful little town of 2100 residences. Friendly, pictursque,and very  More

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