Everett, WA Cost of Living


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How much do I need to live in Everett, Washington?
$9,120 / month
for a family, 68.9% more expensive than the national average A total of $109,440 for the year for a family.
$5,500 / month
for a single person, 15.4% more expensive than the national average A total of $66,000 for the year for a single person.

Everett cost of living score
136.2
More expensive
36.2% higher
than the US average
11.7% higher
than the Washington average
Everett, Washington gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 136.2, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 36.2% higher than the U.S. average and 11.7% lower than the average for Washington.

Everett, WA

Housing costs in Everett?
A typical home costs $571,300, which is 69.0% more expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 6.8% more expensive than the average Washington home, at $534,700. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Everett costs $1,920 per month, which is 34.3% more than the national average of $1,430 and 9.9% more than the state average of $1,730.

Can I afford Everett?
To live comfortably in Everett, Washington, a minimum annual income of $109,440 for a family, and $66,000 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Everett?
Everett is one of many budget-friendly options found throughout Washington with median home values coming in just under $400K and renting typically costing around a third of that amount. Grocery stores generally remain on par with US averages due largely to its 8.2% sales tax rate while utility bills tend to be lower than other nearby cities - thanks largely to its location near a handful of rivers, lakes and mountain ranges.
   Cost of living score
       Higher than 100 is more expensive than the national average.
       Lower than 100 is less expensive.
     CategoriesEverettWashingtonUnited States
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    Unlock$534,700$338,100
  69.2  Unlock100.0
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   100=National Average

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Over 4 years ago

The good parts: proximity to Seattle and Bellingham, large enough for decent hospital system, ok access to food and drink, near the water The Bad parts: most everything  More

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I have lived in EVERETT WA for 5 years and ran a business here since 2000. The city is as boring as they come ,which is sad considering its vicinity to the Puget  More

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You will be ready for college if you put in the work. That is the end result of this school, and that is what I will start with here. This “review” is to just ask  More

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