Ridgefield, WA Cost of Living


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How much do I need to live in Ridgefield, Washington?
$10,260 / month
for a family, 90.0% more expensive than the national average A total of $123,120 for the year for a family.
$6,767 / month
for a single person, 42.0% more expensive than the national average A total of $81,200 for the year for a single person.

Ridgefield cost of living score
122.8
More expensive
22.8% higher
than the US average
0.7% higher
than the Washington average
Ridgefield, 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.

Ridgefield, WA

Housing costs in Ridgefield?
A typical home costs $642,200, which is 89.9% more expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 20.1% more expensive than the average Washington home, at $534,700. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Ridgefield costs $2,320 per month, which is 62.2% more than the national average of $1,430 and 25.4% more than the state average of $1,730.

Can I afford Ridgefield?
To live comfortably in Ridgefield, Washington, a minimum annual income of $123,120 for a family, and $81,200 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Ridgefield?
Ridgefield, WA is known for its excellent quality of life and relatively low cost of living. According to BestPlaces.net, the cost of living in Ridgefield is 6% lower than the national average. Housing costs in Ridgefield are 13% lower than the national average, while transportation costs are 11% lower. Residents also benefit from a grocery cost index that is 5% lower than the national average. All in all, Ridgefield is an excellent place to live due to its combination of quality and affordability.
   Cost of living score
       Higher than 100 is more expensive than the national average.
       Lower than 100 is less expensive.
     CategoriesRidgefieldWashingtonUnited States
    Unlock121.9100.0
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    Unlock$534,700$338,100
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  130.3  Unlock100.0

   100=National Average

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We have lived in Ridgefield for 16 years. Seen it grow into one of the best places to live in America - if not the best. Not far from I-15, best schools in State,  More

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Over 18 years ago

but it's gotten overrun with yuppie types. Probably what the people that lived here when I moved in thought,  More

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Moved here fifteen years ago from the Montclair area of the Bay Area. Wanted the best of San Francisco Bay Area without the traffic, over population. Less than 20  More

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