Cost of Living in Cowlitz County, WA

Modeled annual cost: $46,030.

Median family income: $86,738.

WA Median $46,773

Cowlitz County, WA Affordability at a glance

Median Income

$86,738

Estimated Annual Costs

$46,030

Cost/Income Ratio

53.1%

State Rank

#23Most expensive counties in WA out of 39See Washington county rankings

Location Type

Metro

Biggest category:

Transport is the biggest expense in Cowlitz County, WA.

$13,101 per year.*28.46% of total modeled yearly costs.

Cost breakdown

Total

$46,030

Per year

  • Transport:
    $13,10128.5%
  • Housing:
    $11,55625.1%
  • Taxes:
    $7,16015.6%
  • Healthcare:
    $4,95410.8%
  • Other Costs:
    $4,93110.7%
  • Food:
    $4,3279.4%

* Percentages may not add up to 100% due to rounding.

Cheaper counties in Washington

1Ferry County, WA
$41,430
2Whitman County, WA
$42,322
3Garfield County, WA
$42,396
4Pend Oreille County, WA
$42,680
5Okanogan County, WA
$42,850

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