Machias, WA Cost of Living


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Machias cost of living score
136.2
More expensive
36.2% higher
than the US average
11.7% higher
than the Washington average
Machias, 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.

Machias, WA

Housing costs in Machias?
A typical home costs $489,500, which is 44.8% more expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 8.5% less expensive than the average Washington home, at $534,700. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Machias costs $2,140 per month, which is 49.7% more than the national average of $1,430 and 19.2% more than the state average of $1,730.

Can I afford Machias?
To live comfortably in Machias, Washington, a minimum annual income of $93,960 for a family, and $73,200 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Machias?
The cost of living in Machias, WA is relatively affordable. The overall cost of living index for the city is rated at 107, which is 7% higher than the U.S. average. Housing costs are particularly low in Machias with a median home value of $225,800 and a median rent of $1,296 per month. Utilities are also quite affordable with an average rate of only 10% above the U.S. national average. Groceries and other essentials are slightly higher than the national average however; overall, one can expect to pay slightly more than the U.S. average for goods and services in Machias.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesMachiasWashingtonUnited States
  136.2121.9100.0
  103.5101.1100
  86.788.8100.0
  162.0172.8100.0
  $489,500$534,700$338,100
  69.0%74.0%100.0%
  117.4113.6100.0
  143.3113.3100.0

   100=National Average

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