Zip 98146 (White Center, WA) Cost of Living


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White Center cost of living score
158.1
More expensive
58.1% higher
than the US average
29.7% higher
than the Washington average
White Center (zip 98146), 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 98146 (White Center, WA)

Housing costs in White Center?
A typical home costs $632,900, which is 87.2% more expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 18.4% more expensive than the average Washington home, at $534,700. Renting a two-bedroom unit in White Center costs $1,880 per month, which is 8.7% more than the national average of $1,730 and 10.1% cheaper than the state average of $2,070.

Can I afford White Center?
To live comfortably in White Center (zip 98146), Washington, a minimum annual income of $121,320 for a family, and $64,400 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about White Center?
Living in 98146 White Center, WA is relatively affordable. According to BestPlaces, the estimated cost of living index for the area is 54.54 which is significantly lower than Seattleā€™s average of 84.78. Rent prices are similarly accessible, averaging at $1,231 per month for a one-bedroom apartment in the city center and decreasing further as you move away from downtown. Groceries and eating out are also relatively inexpensive with basic meal prices ranging from $10-$15 per person on average. Transportation costs are similarly economical with a monthly transit pass costing around $100 and public transportation being widely available throughout the area.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesWhite CenterWashingtonUnited States
  158.1121.9100.0
  103.9101.1100
  88.288.8100.0
  206.6172.8100.0
  $632,900$534,700$338,100
  70.1%74.0%100.0%
  147.1113.6100.0
  148.9113.3100.0

   100=National Average

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