Cowlitz County, WA Cost of Living


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How much do I need to live in Cowlitz, Washington?
$5,880 / month
for a family, 8.9% more expensive than the national average A total of $70,560 for the year for a family.
$2,967 / month
for a single person, 37.8% less expensive than the national average A total of $35,600 for the year for a single person.

Cowlitz cost of living score
102.5
More expensive
2.5% higher
than the US average
15.9% lower
than the Washington average
Cowlitz Washing County, Washington gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 102.5, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 2.5% higher than the U.S. average and 15.9% higher than the average for Washington.

Cowlitz County, WA

Housing costs in Cowlitz?
A typical home costs $368,800, which is 9.1% more expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 31.0% less expensive than the average Washington home, at $534,700. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Cowlitz costs $1,120 per month, which is 21.7% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 54.5% cheaper than the state average of $1,730.

Can I afford Cowlitz?
To live comfortably in Cowlitz Washing County, Washington, a minimum annual income of $70,560 for a family, and $35,600 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Cowlitz?
Cowlitz County, Washington has an average house median value of $368,800, which is slightly higher than the national average of $338,100. Additionally, the cost of living in Cowlitz County is 102.5, which is 2.5 points above the US average cost of living at 100. This indicates that items such as housing and utilities are more expensive in Cowlitz County than in other parts of the United States on average. Therefore it is important for potential homeowners to take into account these higher costs before deciding to purchase property in Cowlitz County.
   Cost of living score
       Higher than 100 is more expensive than the national average.
       Lower than 100 is less expensive.
     CategoriesCowlitzWashingtonUnited States
    Unlock121.9100.0
  100.7  Unlock100.0
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    Unlock$534,700$338,100
  70.3  Unlock100.0
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  101.9  Unlock100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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Cowlitz county is a great area. It has a mild climate, and extreme weather is not all that common, making it quite ideal year round. There are many towns and cities of  More

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