Zip 98255 (Hamilton, WA) Cost of Living


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How much do I need to live in Hamilton, Washington?
$4,830 / month
for a family, 10.6% less expensive than the national average A total of $57,960 for the year for a family.
$4,067 / month
for a single person, 14.7% less expensive than the national average A total of $48,800 for the year for a single person.

Hamilton cost of living score
117.7
More expensive
17.7% higher
than the US average
3.4% lower
than the Washington average
Hamilton (zip 98255), 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.

Zip 98255 (Hamilton, WA)

Housing costs in Hamilton?
A typical home costs $302,900, which is 10.4% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 43.4% less expensive than the average Washington home, at $534,700. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Hamilton costs $1,540 per month, which is 11.0% cheaper than the national average of $1,730 and 8.4% more than the state average of $1,410.

Can I afford Hamilton?
To live comfortably in Hamilton (zip 98255), Washington, a minimum annual income of $57,960 for a family, and $48,800 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Hamilton?
The cost of living in 98255 Hamilton, WA is quite reasonable. According to BestPlaces's Cost of Living Index, it ranks at 66.9 out of 100, which is slightly below the national average. The largest expenses tend to be housing and transportation, which are both lower than the US average. Groceries and utilities tend to be slightly higher than the national average, but overall 98255 Hamilton still offers a cost of living that is much more affordable than many other areas in the country.
   Cost of living score
       Higher than 100 is more expensive than the national average.
       Lower than 100 is less expensive.
     CategoriesHamiltonWashingtonUnited States
    Unlock121.9100.0
  96.7  Unlock100.0
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    Unlock$534,700$338,100
  71.0  Unlock100.0
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  124.3  Unlock100.0

   100=National Average

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