Pierce County, WA Cost of Living


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Pierce cost of living score
122.7
More expensive
22.7% higher
than the US average
0.7% higher
than the Washington average
Pierce Washing County, Washington gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 122.7, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 22.7% higher than the U.S. average and 0.7% lower than the average for Washington.

Pierce County, WA

Housing costs in Pierce?
A typical home costs $509,000, which is 50.5% more expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 4.8% less expensive than the average Washington home, at $534,700. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Pierce costs $1,640 per month, which is 14.7% more than the national average of $1,430 and 5.5% cheaper than the state average of $1,730.

Can I afford Pierce?
To live comfortably in Pierce Washing County, Washington, a minimum annual income of $97,560 for a family, and $52,400 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Pierce?
Pierce, WA County has a higher cost of living than the US average. According to data from the US Bureau of Labor Statistics, the Cost of Living in Pierce County is 122.7 compared to the national average of 100. This means that goods and services cost 22.7% more than they would on average in other parts of the US. In addition, the median value of a home in Pierce County is $509,000 which is much higher than the US average of $338,100. Therefore it is clear that living expenses in Pierce County are significantly higher than the national average.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesPierceWashingtonUnited States
  122.7121.9100.0
  101.4101.1100
  88.388.8100.0
  162.7172.8100.0
  $509,000$534,700$338,100
  69.6%74.0%100.0%
  123.0113.6100.0
  127.7113.3100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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