Cost of Living in Snohomish County, WA

Modeled annual cost: $71,183.

Median family income: $127,475.

Affordability Snapshot

WA County Median

$46,773

State Rank

2thMost expensive counties in WA out of 39See Washington county rankings

Median Income

$127,475

Location Type

Metro

Biggest category:

Housing is the biggest expense in Snohomish County, WA.

$25,089 per year.

Cost breakdown

Total

$71,183

Per year

  • Housing:$25,089
  • Transport:$13,745
  • Taxes:$13,661
  • Other Costs:$9,258
  • Food:$4,731
  • Healthcare:$4,699
  • 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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