Zip 98682 (Vancouver, WA) Cost of Living


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Vancouver cost of living score
122.8
More expensive
22.8% higher
than the US average
0.7% higher
than the Washington average
Vancouver (zip 98682), Washington gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 122.8, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 22.8% higher than the U.S. average and 0.7% lower than the average for Washington.

Zip 98682 (Vancouver, WA)

Housing costs in Vancouver?
A typical home costs $441,600, which is 30.6% more expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 17.4% less expensive than the average Washington home, at $534,700. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Vancouver costs $1,730 per month, which is 0.0% cheaper than the national average of $1,730 and 6.4% cheaper than the state average of $1,840.

Can I afford Vancouver?
To live comfortably in Vancouver (zip 98682), Washington, a minimum annual income of $84,600 for a family, and $60,400 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Vancouver?
The cost of living in Vancouver, WA 98682 is generally considered to be affordable. According to BestPlaces's Cost of Living Index, Vancouver scores slightly lower than the national average index score and is cheaper than 75% of cities in the United States. With a price index score of 87.48 compared to the US average score of 100, groceries, restaurant prices, transportation costs and housing expenses remain reasonable when compared across the country. The median house price in Vancouver is much lower than most other parts of Washington State and is approximately $400k; significantly lower than Seattle's median house price which stands at over $800k. In addition, low unemployment rates and wages above the national minimum make it an attractive place for economic growth and prosperity.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesVancouverWashingtonUnited States
  122.8121.9100.0
  100.8101.1100
  91.088.8100.0
  149.1172.8100.0
  $441,600$534,700$338,100
  74.5%74.0%100.0%
  126.8113.6100.0
  129.9113.3100.0

   100=National Average

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