Stanwood, WA Cost Of Living
Stanwood's Overall Cost Of Living
Higher Than The National Average
In Washington
In America
What is the cost of living in Stanwood, WA?
According to the most recent data on the cost of living, Stanwood has an overall cost of living index of 117 which is 1.2x higher than the national index of 100.
Compared to only Washington, Stanwood has a cost of living index that's 1.0x lower than Washington's index of 119.
The standard of living in Stanwood ranks as #4,630 most affordable out of the 6,418 places we measured in Washington. By definition, that implies Stanwood ranks as the #1,789 most expensive place in the Evergreen State.
Stanwood Cost Of Living Vs. Washington
| Living Expense | Stanwood | Washington | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 117 | 119 | 100 | |
| Services | 114 | 112 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 123 | 110 | 100 | |
| Health | 118 | 122 | 100 | |
| Housing | 131 | 136 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 120 | 123 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 85 | 91 | 100 | |
Stanwood, WA Housing Cost Breakdown
Housing swings affordability the most between places in Washington, so we broke down the statistics around housing costs into more detail. It's also important to consider median household incomes to make apples-to-apples comparisons across locations.
Home and income come data comes from the most recent US Census ACS 2014-2018.
Median Home Value
Median Rent
Median Income
| Statistic | Stanwood | Washington | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $366,900 | $366,800 | $229,800 |
| Median Rent | $1,170 | $1,337 | $1,096 |
| Median Income | $71,306 | $77,006 | $64,994 |
| Home Value To Income | 5.1x | 4.8x | 3.5x |
| Rent To Monthly Income | 0.2x | 0.21x | 0.2x |
Detailed Stanwood Services Costs Vs. Washington
| Item | Stanwood | Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Shampoo | $1.42 | $1.06 |
| Movie | $11.06 | $10.68 |
| Bowling | $14.75 | $14.67 |
Detailed Stanwood Groceries Costs Vs. Washington
| Item | Stanwood | Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Ground Beef | $5.19 | $4.22 |
| Fried Chicken | $1.75 | $1.39 |
| Milk | $2.31 | $2.05 |
Detailed Stanwood Health Costs Vs. Washington
| Item | Stanwood | Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Haircut | $20.36 | $18.62 |
| Beauty Salon | $41.02 | $39.05 |
| Toothpaste | $3.92 | $2.34 |
Detailed Stanwood Transportation Costs Vs. Washington
| Item | Stanwood | Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Potatoes | $3.8 | $3.29 |
| Pizza | $12.16 | $10.62 |
| Beer | $11.03 | $9.38 |
| Optometrist | $161.49 | $108.57 |
| Doctor | $140.17 | $116.17 |
| Dentist | $112.69 | $99.13 |
Detailed Stanwood Utilities Costs Vs. Washington
| Item | Stanwood | Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Gasoline | $2.81 | $2.22 |
| Tire Balancing | $48.72 | $50.07 |
| All Electricity | $120.45 | $167.67 |
| Phone | $192.71 | $175.64 |
Stanwood SnackAbility
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Cost Of Living In Cities Around Stanwood
| City | Population | Cost Of Living | Vs. Stanwood |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marysville, WA | 69,629 | 117 | 1.0x |
| Mount Vernon, WA | 35,502 | 111 | 0.9x |
| Oak Harbor, WA | 23,358 | 116 | 1.0x |
| Arlington, WA | 19,947 | 118 | 1.0x |
| Sedro-Woolley, WA | 11,919 | 111 | 0.9x |
| Burlington, WA | 9,085 | 110 | 0.9x |
