Cost of Living in Pierce County, WA

Modeled annual cost: $55,950.

Median family income: $111,126.

WA Median $46,773

Pierce County, WA Affordability at a glance

Median Income

$111,126

Estimated Annual Costs

$55,950

Cost/Income Ratio

50.3%

State Rank

#4Most expensive counties in WA out of 39See Washington county rankings

Location Type

Metro

Biggest category:

Housing is the biggest expense in Pierce County, WA.

$17,748 per year.*31.72% of total modeled yearly costs.

Cost breakdown

Total

$55,950

Per year

  • Housing:
    $17,74831.7%
  • Transport:
    $12,68922.7%
  • Taxes:
    $9,31816.7%
  • Other Costs:
    $6,94012.4%
  • Healthcare:
    $4,6528.3%
  • Food:
    $4,6048.2%

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

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