Thurston County, WA Cost of Living


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Thurston cost of living score
112.1
More expensive
12.1% higher
than the US average
8.0% lower
than the Washington average
Thurston Washing County, Washington gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 112.1, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 12.1% higher than the U.S. average and 8.0% higher than the average for Washington.

Thurston County, WA

Housing costs in Thurston?
A typical home costs $495,000, which is 46.4% more expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 7.4% less expensive than the average Washington home, at $534,700. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Thurston costs $1,460 per month, which is 2.1% more than the national average of $1,430 and 18.5% cheaper than the state average of $1,730.

Can I afford Thurston?
To live comfortably in Thurston Washing County, Washington, a minimum annual income of $94,680 for a family, and $50,000 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Thurston?
Thurston, WA County has a median house value of $495,000 which is significantly higher than the US average of $338,100. This is reflected in the cost of living in Thurston County, which is estimated to be 112.1 compared to the US average of 100. This means that overall living expenses will be more expensive in Thurston County than other parts of the country. Consequently, those looking to move or relocate here should factor in this additional cost into their budget if they want to live comfortably in this area.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesThurstonWashingtonUnited States
  112.1121.9100.0
  100.6101.1100
  87.188.8100.0
  150.7172.8100.0
  $495,000$534,700$338,100
  72.9%74.0%100.0%
  99.8113.6100.0
  143.1113.3100.0

   100=National Average

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