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Dive into each indicator for Washington.
114.0
Cost of living index
U.S. avg = 100
141
Housing cost index
92
Utilities index
104
Food & groceries index
115
Healthcare index
111
Transportation index
$106 /mo
Avg. electricity bill
Among the lowest in the U.S.
$4.19 /gal
Avg. gas price
Top 3 in the U.S.
Historical data
Long-run evolution of the key indicators, so you can see the trend — not just today's snapshot.
Cost of living index
2010–2024114▲ 11%
MERIC composite index, U.S. average = 100.
Data table
| Cost of living index | 114.0 | U.S. avg = 100 |
| Housing cost index | 141 | |
| Utilities index | 92 | |
| Food & groceries index | 104 | |
| Healthcare index | 115 | |
| Transportation index | 111 | |
| Avg. electricity bill | $106 /mo | Among the lowest in the U.S. |
| Avg. gas price | $4.19 /gal | Top 3 in the U.S. |
Compared to the United States
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Side-by-side comparison of Washington vs. the U.S. average.
National ranking
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