Cost of living in Washington
3 cities in Washington are covered by this index, from the ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates and the BEA Regional Price Parities 2023.
Cities in Washington
Sort key: population size of the city
| City | Population | Median rent | Median household income | Rent / income | Price level | Salary needed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seattle, WA | 741,440 | $1,998 | $121,984 | 19.7% | 113.0 | $79,900 |
| Spokane, WA | 229,228 | $1,141 | $65,745 | 20.8% | 101.0 | $45,600 |
| Tacoma, WA | 220,482 | $1,597 | $83,857 | 22.9% | 108.6 | $63,900 |
"Salary needed" is twelve months of median rent divided by 0.30: the income that keeps the median rent at 30% of gross pay. See the methodology for definitions, margins of error and sources.
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