Skagit County, WA Cost of Living


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Skagit cost of living score
117.7
More expensive
17.7% higher
than the US average
3.4% lower
than the Washington average
Skagit Washing County, Washington gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 117.7, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 17.7% higher than the U.S. average and 3.4% higher than the average for Washington.

Skagit County, WA

Housing costs in Skagit?
A typical home costs $524,200, which is 55.0% more expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 2.0% less expensive than the average Washington home, at $534,700. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Skagit costs $1,410 per month, which is 1.4% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 22.7% cheaper than the state average of $1,730.

Can I afford Skagit?
To live comfortably in Skagit Washing County, Washington, a minimum annual income of $100,440 for a family, and $44,400 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Skagit?
The cost of living in Skagit, WA County is significantly higher than the national average. According to the US Average Cost of Living index, Skagit County has an index score of 117.7, which is over 17 points higher than the national average of 100. This high cost of living is reflected in the high median house value in Skagit County, which currently stands at $524,200. This figure is 54% higher than the US average house value of $338,100. Therefore, it's clear that living in Skagit County comes with a hefty price tag, but its quality of life and convenient location make it a desirable place to live for many people.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesSkagitWashingtonUnited States
  117.7121.9100.0
  100.3101.1100
  97.388.8100.0
  165.5172.8100.0
  $524,200$534,700$338,100
  70.5%74.0%100.0%
  95.8113.6100.0
  124.3113.3100.0

   100=National Average

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