Wenatchee, WA Cost of Living


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How much do I need to live in Wenatchee, Washington?
$6,780 / month
for a family, 25.6% more expensive than the national average A total of $81,360 for the year for a family.
$3,500 / month
for a single person, 26.6% less expensive than the national average A total of $42,000 for the year for a single person.

Wenatchee cost of living score
107.6
More expensive
7.6% higher
than the US average
11.7% lower
than the Washington average
Wenatchee, Washington gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 107.6, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 7.6% higher than the U.S. average and 11.7% higher than the average for Washington.

Wenatchee, WA

Housing costs in Wenatchee?
A typical home costs $424,200, which is 25.5% more expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 20.7% less expensive than the average Washington home, at $534,700. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Wenatchee costs $1,280 per month, which is 10.5% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 35.2% cheaper than the state average of $1,730.

Can I afford Wenatchee?
To live comfortably in Wenatchee, Washington, a minimum annual income of $81,360 for a family, and $42,000 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Wenatchee?
Living in Wenatchee, WA is affordable and reasonable. The average cost of a one-bedroom apartment is about $800 per month, with lower costs available for those willing to live in the city’s surrounding areas. Groceries are relatively inexpensive and transportation, which includes bus fare, taxi services, and car rentals, are also reasonably priced. The overall cost of living in Wenatchee is lower than the national average. This makes it an ideal place to live for those looking for an affordable lifestyle without sacrificing quality of life.
   Cost of living score
       Higher than 100 is more expensive than the national average.
       Lower than 100 is less expensive.
     CategoriesWenatcheeWashingtonUnited States
    Unlock121.9100.0
  100.7  Unlock100.0
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    Unlock$534,700$338,100
  67.2  Unlock100.0
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  115.6  Unlock100.0

   100=National Average

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Over 5 years ago

This is a wonderful place to live. Lots of sun, and Winters are not as cold as the East coast. With an enormous, thriving and escalating diversity of people, and  More

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Over 8 years ago

I grew up in Seattle and spend most of my life there. As much as I love the Seattle area I've always felt the need to leave my home town to explore new horizons.  More

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Over 12 years ago

As my main residence is in Oceanside Ca. I stay in E. Wenatchee 3 to 4 months a year (spring/summer) I can say that Wenatchee is an expensive place to live...yes more  More

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