Mountlake Terrace, WA Cost of Living


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

Mountlake Terrace, WA

Housing costs in Mountlake Terrace?
A typical home costs $628,900, which is 86.0% more expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 17.6% more expensive than the average Washington home, at $534,700. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Mountlake Terrace costs $2,030 per month, which is 42.0% more than the national average of $1,430 and 14.8% more than the state average of $1,730.

Can I afford Mountlake Terrace?
To live comfortably in Mountlake Terrace, Washington, a minimum annual income of $120,600 for a family, and $69,600 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Mountlake Terrace?
Mountlake Terrace, WA has a relatively low cost of living compared to other cities in the United States. According to the Council for Community and Economic Research’s Cost of Living Index, Mountlake Terrace is 11.2% lower than the national average, making it an affordable place to live. The median home price in 2019 was $362,100, which is much lower than the statewide average of $482,700. In addition, goods and services are generally cheaper in Mountlake Terrace than in nearby cities. Transportation costs are also comparatively low due to the city's convenient access to public transit. Overall, Mountlake Terrace offers an affordable lifestyle for those looking for a balance between cost and convenience.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesMountlake TerraceWashingtonUnited States
  136.2121.9100.0
  103.8101.1100
  86.788.8100.0
  203.8172.8100.0
  $628,900$534,700$338,100
  68.4%74.0%100.0%
  116.6113.6100.0
  143.6113.3100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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For YOUR Information: The Now Deceased Elise Gingerich, ISN'T Who You All Thought She Was, That Used To KNOW Her, In That Mount Lake Terrace, Washington Group Care Home,  More

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Not much to review, just a nice little city with a great location north of Seattle that's hiding between Shoreline, WA and Lynnwood, WA. Mountlake Terrace has one of the  More

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