Cost of Living in Whatcom County, WA

Modeled annual cost: $54,756.

Median family income: $102,596.

Affordability Snapshot

WA County Median

$46,773

State Rank

6thMost expensive counties in WA out of 39See Washington county rankings

Median Income

$102,596

Location Type

Metro

Biggest category:

Housing is the biggest expense in Whatcom County, WA.

$16,176 per year.

Cost breakdown

Total

$54,756

Per year

  • Housing:$16,176
  • Transport:$13,246
  • Taxes:$8,996
  • Other Costs:$6,581
  • Food:$5,019
  • Healthcare:$4,738
  • 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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