Cost of Living in Marietta-Alderwood, WA

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32%
Overall NAT. AVG.
6%
Groceries NAT. AVG.
79%
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 Marietta-Alderwood Washington National
Cost of living132119100
Groceries106107100
Health care109109100
Housing179138100
Transportation115112100
Utilities112110100
Lifestyle & Entertainment117112100
Household Items110107100
Education & Childcare120117100
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Cost Of Living Quick Facts

  • The cost of living in Marietta-Alderwood is 11% higher than the Washington average
  • The cost of living in Marietta-Alderwood is 32% higher than the national average
  • Marietta-Alderwood housing is 79% 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$112,586$9,382$2,627$3,378
      Renters$76,194$6,350$1,778$2,286
      The affordability of the housing market in Marietta-Alderwood, WA as well as the overall cost of living can be predicted by what percent of the monthly income is spent on housing related costs. This is konwn as the debt-to-income ratio (DTI). The overall rule of thumb is that no more than 28% of your gross income should be spent on the overall costs related to housing and no more than 36% of gross income on all expenses and debts. Among Marietta-Alderwood homeowners, the median income is $112,586. This indicates that a monthly maximum of $2,627 should be spent by homeowners on all housing related costs. Renters have a median income of $76,194. This indicates that renters would have a maximum of $1,778 for their rent related monthly costs.

      Washington Sales Tax

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

      Washington Income Tax

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      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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