Cost of Living in Island County, WA

Modeled annual cost: $51,353.

Median family income: $105,012.

Affordability Snapshot

WA County Median

$46,773

State Rank

9thMost expensive counties in WA out of 39See Washington county rankings

Median Income

$105,012

Location Type

Not Metropolitan

Biggest category:

Housing is the biggest expense in Island County, WA.

$14,136 per year.

Cost breakdown

Total

$51,353

Per year

  • Housing:$14,136
  • Transport:$13,653
  • Taxes:$8,207
  • Other Costs:$5,847
  • Healthcare:$4,813
  • Food:$4,696
  • Childcare:$0

* 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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