Ellensburg Metro Area, WA Cost of Living


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Ellensburg cost of living score
108.1
More expensive
8.1% higher
than the US average
11.3% lower
than the Washington average
Ellensburg Washing Metro Area, Washington gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 108.1, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 8.1% higher than the U.S. average and 11.3% higher than the average for Washington.

Ellensburg Metro Area, WA

Housing costs in Ellensburg?
A typical home costs $488,000, which is 44.3% more expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 8.7% less expensive than the average Washington home, at $534,700. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Ellensburg costs $1,280 per month, which is 10.5% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 35.2% cheaper than the state average of $1,730.

Can I afford Ellensburg?
To live comfortably in Ellensburg Washing Metro Area, Washington, a minimum annual income of $93,600 for a family, and $38,800 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Ellensburg?
The cost of living in Ellensburg, WA Metro Area is significantly higher than the US average, with an index of 108.1 compared to 100. This is reflected in the median house value for Ellensburg Metro Area as well, which sits at $488,000, compared to the national average of $338,100. These figures demonstrate that life in Ellensburg is more expensive than other cities on average and could be a factor in deciding to live in or around the area.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesEllensburgWashingtonUnited States
  108.1121.9100.0
  100.9101.1100
  86.288.8100.0
  153.4172.8100.0
  $488,000$534,700$338,100
  80.2%74.0%100.0%
  78.5113.6100.0
  131.6113.3100.0

   100=National Average

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