Zip 98278 (Whidbey Island Station, WA) Cost of Living


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Whidbey Island Station cost of living score
121.2
More expensive
21.2% higher
than the US average
0.6% lower
than the Washington average
Whidbey Island Station (zip 98278), Washington gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 121.2, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 21.2% higher than the U.S. average and 0.6% higher than the average for Washington.

Zip 98278 (Whidbey Island Station, WA)

Housing costs in Whidbey Island Station?
A typical home costs $650,800, which is 92.5% more expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 21.7% more expensive than the average Washington home, at $534,700. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Whidbey Island Station costs $1,900 per month, which is 9.8% more than the national average of $1,730 and 27.4% more than the state average of $1,380.

Can I afford Whidbey Island Station?
To live comfortably in Whidbey Island Station (zip 98278), Washington, a minimum annual income of $124,560 for a family, and $60,000 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Whidbey Island Station?
The cost of living in 98278 Whidbey Island Station, WA is slightly higher than the national average. This is due to the high price of real estate and goods from local businesses. The median home value in the area is around $562,000, making it an expensive place to live. Prices for groceries and other essential items tend to be more expensive than other parts of Washington state. Utilities can be pricier too, with electric bills often running higher than similarly sized cities. Despite this, residents still enjoy a relatively low crime rate and access to plenty of outdoor activities such as hiking and kayaking that make living here worth the extra cost.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesWhidbey Island StationWashingtonUnited States
  121.2121.9100.0
  102.4101.1100
  94.588.8100.0
  179.2172.8100.0
  $650,800$534,700$338,100
  65.9%74.0%100.0%
  89.2113.6100.0
  143.7113.3100.0

   100=National Average

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