Compare My CityCost of Living in Washington
We track 11 metro areas in Washington. The average of the 11 metros we track in Washington is 102.0 on the BEA's overall price index — 2.0% above the US average of 100. Yakima, WA is the least expensive at 95.5, while Seattle, WA is the most expensive at 111.1. Figures reflect 2024 data from the US Bureau of Economic Analysis.
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Metro areas in Washington
| Metro | Overall RPP | vs US avg |
|---|---|---|
| Bellingham, WA | 103.3 | +3.3% |
| Bremerton, WA | 105.6 | +5.6% |
| Kennewick, WA | 100.1 | +0.1% |
| Longview, WA | 97.5 | −2.5% |
| Mount Vernon, WA | 102.4 | +2.4% |
| Olympia, WA | 103.7 | +3.7% |
| Seattle, WA | 111.1 | +11.1% |
| Spokane, WA | 100.3 | +0.3% |
| Walla Walla, WA | 98.5 | −1.5% |
| Wenatchee, WA | 103.9 | +3.9% |
| Yakima, WA | 95.5 | −4.5% |