2025 affordability guide — compare housing costs, rental prices, and living expenses across 245 cities in Washington.
Average median home value across Washington cities.
Rental data covers median monthly rent for tracked cities in Washington.
COL index 115.7 vs. national average of 100. Expect higher living costs than the national average.
Quick look at the cost extremes across Washington.
Sorted from most expensive to most affordable. Click any city for a detailed breakdown with housing, rental, and income data.
| # | City | COL Index | Affordability | Median Home | Median Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mercer Island | 221.6 | Very Expensive | $1,884,200 | N/A |
| 2 | Woodway | 210.9 | Very Expensive | $1,741,100 | N/A |
| 3 | Ravensdale CDP | 176.5 | Very Expensive | $1,284,100 | N/A |
| 4 | Union Hill-Novelty Hill CDP | 168.3 | Very Expensive | $1,174,100 | N/A |
| 5 | Redmond | 162.1 | Very Expensive | $1,091,700 | N/A |
| 6 | Riverpoint CDP | 156.3 | Very Expensive | $1,014,800 | N/A |
| 7 | Fox Island CDP | 151.6 | Very Expensive | $952,500 | N/A |
| 8 | Mirrormont CDP | 151.4 | Very Expensive | $950,100 | N/A |
| 9 | Normandy Park | 150.9 | Very Expensive | $943,500 | N/A |
| 10 | Issaquah | 150.2 | Very Expensive | $934,100 | N/A |
| 11 | Roche Harbor CDP | 149.7 | Very Expensive | $927,000 | N/A |
| 12 | Snoqualmie | 149.1 | Very Expensive | $919,300 | N/A |
| 13 | Maltby CDP | 148.8 | Very Expensive | $914,800 | N/A |
| 14 | Hobart CDP | 147.2 | Very Expensive | $893,700 | N/A |
| 15 | Canterwood CDP | 144.2 | Very Expensive | $853,500 | N/A |
| 16 | Shadow Lake CDP | 143.7 | Very Expensive | $847,100 | N/A |
| 17 | Mill Creek | 142.9 | Very Expensive | $836,300 | N/A |
| 18 | Cherry Grove CDP | 142.4 | Very Expensive | $829,700 | N/A |
| 19 | Wollochet CDP | 141.6 | Very Expensive | $819,900 | N/A |
| 20 | Bell Hill CDP | 140.3 | Very Expensive | $801,600 | N/A |
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States like Mississippi, Oklahoma, and Kansas typically have lower costs of living compared to coastal states.
RPP (Regional Price Parity) measures the price level for all items. COL Index combines RPP, housing, and rental data for a comprehensive comparison.
Data: BEA Regional Price Parities, U.S. Census Bureau ACS, HUD Fair Market Rents. Our Methodology · Data Sources