Cost of Living in South Forest Park, Everett, WA

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36%
Overall NAT. AVG.
19%
Goods & Services NAT. AVG.
85%
Housing NAT. AVG.
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Date & Last Updated: This data reflects 2023 and was released from C2ER in January, 2024; this is the most current data available.
The cost of living index is based on a national average of 100. For example, if the cost of living is 90, then it is 10% lower than average. If the cost of living is 110, then it is 10% higher than average. The breakdown for each index is as follows: goods & services (33%), groceries (13%), health care (5%), housing (30%), transportation (9%) and utilities (10%). If the cost of living data was unavailable for this city, estimates based upon nearby cities were used.
Index South Forest Park Everett Washington
Cost of living136134118
Goods & Services119119111
Groceries112112110
Health care118118120
Housing185178135
Transportation122122123
Utilities959592
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Cost Of Living Quick Facts

  • The cost of living in South Forest Park is 15% higher than the Everett average
  • The cost of living in South Forest Park is 36% higher than the national average
  • South Forest Park housing is 85% higher than the national average
  • Washington general sales tax is 27% higher than the national average
  • Washington state income tax is 100% lower than the national average

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      Median Income & Debt-To-Income Ratio

      Median Income Per Year Per Month Max Budget (28% DTI) Max Budget (36% DTI)
      Household$80,784$6,732$1,885$2,424

      Washington Sales Tax

      State General Sales Tax With Max Surtax
      Washington 6.5% 10.4%

      Washington Income Tax

      State Income Tax (Low) Income Tax (High)
      Washington 0% 0%

      Goods & Services

      Item Everett National avg. Difference
      Haircut $31.33$24.2629.1%
      Beauty Salon $49.67$45.569.0%
      Toothpaste $3.89$3.705.1%
      Shampoo $1.21$1.285.8%
      Movie $12.43$12.132.4%
      Bowling $18.08$18.000.5%

      Groceries

      Item Everett National avg. Difference
      Ground Beef $6.18$5.845.9%
      Fried Chicken $2.23$1.5742.0%
      Milk $4.87$4.674.2%
      Potatoes $4.43$4.9310.2%
      Pizza $13.35$12.0910.4%
      Beer $11.13$10.416.9%

      Health Care

      Item Everett National avg. Difference
      Optometrist $132.73$125.685.6%
      Doctor $183.40$135.7835.1%
      Dentist $146.29$113.2929.1%
      Ibuprofen $11.37$10.656.7%
      Lipitor $508.19$468.608.4%

      Housing

      Item Everett National avg. Difference
      Home Price $359,900.00$184,700.0094.9%
      Avg. Mortgage Payment $3,228.87$2,346.6937.6%
      Apartment Rent $1,316.00$949.0038.7%

      Transportation

      Item Everett National avg. Difference
      Gasoline $4.14$3.4619.7%
      Tire Balancing $65.57$59.929.4%

      Utilities

      Item Everett National avg. Difference
      All Electricity $163.64$193.9915.6%
      Phone $200.10$192.254.1%
      Although the cost of living data is updated regularly, this cost of living information is to be used as estimates only as prices can change on an ongoing basis.

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      Everett, WA110,84013433.5%
      Date & Last Updated: This data reflects 2023 and was released from C2ER in January, 2024; this is the most current data available.
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