Zip 98177 (Shoreline, WA) Cost of Living


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Shoreline cost of living score
158.1
More expensive
58.1% higher
than the US average
29.7% higher
than the Washington average
Shoreline (zip 98177), Washington gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 158.1, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 58.1% higher than the U.S. average and 29.7% lower than the average for Washington.

Zip 98177 (Shoreline, WA)

Housing costs in Shoreline?
A typical home costs $1,058,300, which is 213.0% more expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 97.9% more expensive than the average Washington home, at $534,700. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Shoreline costs $2,120 per month, which is 22.5% more than the national average of $1,730 and 2.4% more than the state average of $2,070.

Can I afford Shoreline?
To live comfortably in Shoreline (zip 98177), Washington, a minimum annual income of $202,680 for a family, and $72,800 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Shoreline?
The cost of living in 98177 Shoreline, WA is relatively high, but it is offset by the quality of life and amenities that Shoreline offers. According to BestPlaces, the cost of living index for this area is 135.14, which is slightly higher than the US average of 100. Renting a one-bedroom apartment in this area costs around $1,550 per month while buying an average home will cost around $480,000. Groceries and other essential items are more expensive here when compared to the rest of the US. Additionally, some utilities such as electricity tend to be more expensive here due to taxes imposed by local governments.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesShorelineWashingtonUnited States
  158.1121.9100.0
  108.5101.1100
  88.288.8100.0
  338.5172.8100.0
  $1,058,300$534,700$338,100
  68.4%74.0%100.0%
  143.9113.6100.0
  148.9113.3100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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