Cost of Living in Thurston County, WA

Modeled annual cost: $54,675.

Median family income: $111,908.

Affordability Snapshot

WA County Median

$46,773

State Rank

7thMost expensive counties in WA out of 39See Washington county rankings

Median Income

$111,908

Location Type

Metro

Biggest category:

Housing is the biggest expense in Thurston County, WA.

$16,716 per year.

Cost breakdown

Total

$54,675

Per year

  • Housing:$16,716
  • Transport:$13,079
  • Taxes:$8,975
  • Other Costs:$6,626
  • Healthcare:$4,652
  • Food:$4,627
  • 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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