Cost of Living in Key Center, WA

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31%
Overall NAT. AVG.
5%
Groceries NAT. AVG.
83%
Housing NAT. AVG.
Date & Last Updated: These cost of living estimates reflect 2026 modeled data using U.S. Census housing inputs and AI-assisted city-level pricing models.
The cost of living index is based on a national average of 100. For example, if the cost of living score is 90, then the estimated cost of living is 10% lower than the national average. If the score is 110, then the estimated cost of living is 10% higher than average. The overall index is calculated using weighted estimates across major everyday expense categories, including housing (30%), groceries (16%), transportation (12%), healthcare (10%), utilities (8%), lifestyle and entertainment (8%), household expenses (8%), and education and childcare (8%). All values are AI-assisted city-level estimates designed for directional comparisons.
Index Key Center Washington National
Cost of living131119100
Groceries105107100
Health care106109100
Housing183138100
Transportation110112100
Utilities108110100
Lifestyle & Entertainment112112100
Household Items108107100
Education & Childcare112117100
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Cost Of Living Quick Facts

  • The cost of living in Key Center is 10% higher than the Washington average
  • The cost of living in Key Center is 31% higher than the national average
  • Key Center housing is 83% 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)
      Owners$132,199$11,017$3,084$3,966
      Renters$116,388$9,699$2,716$3,492
      A good indicator of the general affordability of housing in Key Center, WA, is the percentage of monthly income that should be spent on housing expenses, otherwise known as the debt-to-income ratio (DTI). Generally speaking, no more than 28 percent of your total gross income should be spent on your housing expenses and not more than 36 percent of your gross income on total expenses, including debts. In Key Center, the median monthly income is $132,199 for those who own their own homes. Under the standard rule, that income level would allow for $3,084 to be budgeted for housing expenses each month, at the most. Renters, on the other hand, earn about $116,388, per the median income in the area. That would allow for renters to spend up to $2,716 on monthly rental expenses.

      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%

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      Date & Last Updated: These cost of living estimates reflect 2026 modeled data using U.S. Census housing inputs and AI-assisted city-level pricing models.
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