Zip 98361 (Packwood, WA) Cost of Living


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Packwood cost of living score
97.6
Less expensive
2.4% lower
than the US average
19.9% lower
than the Washington average
Packwood (zip 98361), Washington gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 97.6, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 2.4% lower than the U.S. average and 19.9% lower than the average for Washington.

Zip 98361 (Packwood, WA)

Housing costs in Packwood?
A typical home costs $422,200, which is 24.9% more expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 21.0% less expensive than the average Washington home, at $534,700. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Packwood costs $1,130 per month, which is 34.7% cheaper than the national average of $1,730 and close to the state average of $1,140.

Can I afford Packwood?
To live comfortably in Packwood (zip 98361), Washington, a minimum annual income of $81,000 for a family, and $35,600 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Packwood?
The cost of living in Packwood, WA 98361 is relatively low. The median home price in the area is just shy of $200,000 which is lower than the national average by around 10%. Renting an apartment typically costs around $800 per month for a one or two bedroom apartment, and utility costs are generally quite reasonable. Food prices are slightly higher than average due to the small population, but overall Packwood remains one of the most affordable places to live in Washington State.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesPackwoodWashingtonUnited States
  97.6121.9100.0
  96.7101.1100
  85.988.8100.0
  109.4172.8100.0
  $422,200$534,700$338,100
  70.7%74.0%100.0%
  91.2113.6100.0
  101.5113.3100.0

   100=National Average

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