Island County, WA Cost of Living


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Island cost of living score
121.2
More expensive
21.2% higher
than the US average
0.6% lower
than the Washington average
Island Washing County, Washington gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 121.2, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 21.2% higher than the U.S. average and 0.6% higher than the average for Washington.

Island County, WA

Housing costs in Island?
A typical home costs $544,500, which is 61.0% more expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 1.8% more expensive than the average Washington home, at $534,700. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Island costs $1,380 per month, which is 3.5% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 25.4% cheaper than the state average of $1,730.

Can I afford Island?
To live comfortably in Island Washing County, Washington, a minimum annual income of $104,400 for a family, and $43,600 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Island?
The cost of living in Island, WA County is significantly higher than the US average. With a cost of living index of 121.2, it is 21.2% higher than the national average of 100. This is reflected in the much higher house median value in Island, WA County of $544,500 compared to the US average house value of $338,100. It means that those looking to purchase a home or rent property will have to adjust their expectations and budget accordingly to accommodate for this difference.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesIslandWashingtonUnited States
  121.2121.9100.0
  103.2101.1100
  94.588.8100.0
  184.4172.8100.0
  $544,500$534,700$338,100
  67.6%74.0%100.0%
  89.8113.6100.0
  143.7113.3100.0

   100=National Average

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