Looking for a fresh start in a new Washington neighborhood that is actually affordable? Fortunately, there are some neighborhoods that still offer affordable cost of living. Listed below are the most affordable neighborhoods in Washington for 2026, ranked by their cost of living index. The cost of living index includes various items such as: goods and services, groceries, utilities, real estate and rental rates. For reference, the national average for cost of living is 100.

Population 121,684
-30%
Cost of Living Index 127 vs 181
30% lower than Washington
Population 30,604
-29%
Cost of Living Index 128 vs 181
29% lower than Washington
Population 24,950
-27%
Cost of Living Index 132 vs 181
27% lower than Washington
Population 59,017
-25%
Cost of Living Index 136 vs 181
25% lower than Washington
Population 29,307
-18%
Cost of Living Index 149 vs 181
18% lower than Washington
Population 21,667
-17%
Cost of Living Index 151 vs 181
17% lower than Washington
Population 11,387
-16%
Cost of Living Index 152 vs 181
16% lower than Washington
Population 16,714
-15%
Cost of Living Index 154 vs 181
15% lower than Washington
Population 8,312
-14%
Cost of Living Index 156 vs 181
14% lower than Washington
Population 16,842
-13%
Cost of Living Index 158 vs 181
13% lower than Washington
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