Metaline, WA is a small town located in Pend Oreille County with a population of 828. It has an affordable cost of living compared to the national average, making it attractive for people looking for a more affordable lifestyle. The average rent for a two bedroom apartment is $1,050 while the US average is $1,430. The grocery cost index in Metaline is 99 compared to 100 nationally. Local businesses include Kettle Falls Hotel & Casino and Deer Mountain Dairy Farm which provides fresh milk and other dairy products. Other local businesses include B&B Equipment, Stateline Sports and Storz Auto Repair. There are also several restaurants in the area such as Salish Cafe & Bakery, Christie's Riverview Cafe & Grill and Lost River Pizza Shack.
Metaline has an unemployment rate of 9.2%. The US average is 6.0%.
Metaline has seen the job market decrease by -0.6% over the last year. Future job growth over the next ten years is predicted to be 28.7%, which is lower than the US average of 33.5%.
Tax Rates for Metaline
- The Sales Tax Rate for Metaline is 7.6%. The US average is 7.3%.
- The Income Tax Rate for Metaline is 0.0%. The US average is 4.6%.
- Tax Rates can have a big impact when Comparing Cost of Living.
Income and Salaries for Metaline
- The average income of a Metaline resident is $33,005 a year. The US average is $28,555 a year.
- The Median household income of a Metaline resident is $66,250 a year. The US average is $69,021 a year.