Cost of Living in Brush Prairie, WA

With a cost of living index of 133, Brush Prairie, WA is a notably expensive place to live. Living here is 33% more expensive than the national average and 13% above the Washington state average of 119. Brush Prairie is a small community of 2,563 residents.

Housing costs are the biggest factor in Brush Prairie's cost of living. The median monthly rent is $1,750 (33% above the US median of $1,319), and the median home value sits at $515,000 (69% above the national median of $304,900). At current prices, the median home costs roughly 4.5x the median household income — a moderately affordable ratio by today's standards.

The median household income in Brush Prairie is $115,511, which is 54% higher than the national median of $75,149. Residents spend roughly 18% of household income on rent. This is a comfortable ratio, well below the 30% threshold that financial experts recommend as a maximum. While incomes are above average, they more than offset the higher cost of living.

Climate is another factor for anyone considering a move to Brush Prairie. The area sees an average annual temperature of 54°F, with summers averaging 67°F and winters around 42°F. Annual rainfall totals 37.5 inches spread over roughly 163 days.

Everyday prices in the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA (Metropolitan Statistical Area) metro area tend to run above the national average. Out of 6 common grocery and utility items tracked by the Bureau of Labor Statistics, 5 are priced higher than the US average. These real-world prices — from groceries to electricity — add up and should be factored into any cost of living comparison.

Data sources: US Census Bureau (ACS 2023), Zillow Home Values, HUD Fair Market Rents, BEA Regional Price Parities, BLS Average Prices, and NOAA Climate Normals. Updated monthly.