Cost of Living in Carlsborg, WA: What You Need to Know

With a cost of living index of 99, Carlsborg, WA is right around the national average in cost. Living here is 1% cheaper than the national average and 20% below the Washington state average of 119. Carlsborg is a small community of 1,135 residents.

Housing costs are the biggest factor in Carlsborg's cost of living. The median monthly rent is $1,315 (0% below the US median of $1,319), and the median home value sits at $262,500 (14% below the national median of $304,900). At current prices, the median home costs roughly 6.7x the median household income — a challenging ratio that puts homeownership out of reach for many residents.

The median household income in Carlsborg is $39,239, which is 48% lower than the national median of $75,149. Residents spend roughly 40% of household income on rent. This exceeds the recommended 30% threshold, meaning many renters here are cost-burdened.

Climate is another factor for anyone considering a move to Carlsborg. The area sees an average annual temperature of 48.5°F, with summers averaging 59°F and winters around 39°F. Annual rainfall totals 29.4 inches spread over roughly 142 days.

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.

Housing

Median Rent

$1,315/mo

Median Home Value

$262,500

Median Monthly Housing Cost

$1,003/mo

Climate in Carlsborg

NOAA 30-year normals (1991-2020)

48.5°F

Avg Temperature

29.4"

Rainfall / Year

142d

Rainy Days / Year

	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
High °F	45	47	50	54	60	63	68	70	66	57	49	45
Avg °F	39	40	42	47	52	55	60	60	57	49	43	39
Low °F	33	33	35	39	43	47	51	51	47	42	36	33
Rain"	4.3	2.8	2.9	1.7	1.2	0.7	0.5	0.6	1.3	3.1	5.1	5.2

Cost of Living in Carlsborg, WA