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Cost of Living in Chelan Falls, WA

Population: 141 | Washington

101
Cost of Living Index
US Average = 100

Chelan Falls is 1% more expensive than the national average.

100
Housing
100
Home Values
102
Regional Price

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

With a cost of living index of 101, Chelan Falls, WA is right around the national average in cost. Living here is 1% more expensive than the national average and 19% below the Washington state average of 119. Chelan Falls is a small community of 141 residents.

The median household income in Chelan Falls is $32,143, which is 57% lower than the national median of $75,149.

Climate is another factor for anyone considering a move to Chelan Falls. The area sees an average annual temperature of 51.2°F, with summers averaging 72°F and winters around 31°F. Annual rainfall totals 7.8 inches spread over roughly 70 days.

Everyday prices in the Wenatchee-East Wenatchee, 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.

Income

Median Household Income
$32,143
vs US Median ($75,149)
-57%

Housing

Median Monthly Housing Cost
$1,286/mo

Everyday Prices in Chelan Falls

BLS Average Prices for the Wenatchee-East Wenatchee, WA (Metropolitan Statistical Area) area

$3.22
Gasoline (regular)
per gallon
+5% vs US
🥚
$2.62
Eggs (grade A, large)
per dozen
+5% vs US
🥛
$4.22
Milk (whole)
per gallon
+5% vs US
🍞
$1.94
Bread (white)
per lb
+5% vs US
🍗
$4.35
Chicken breast
per lb
+5% vs US
$0.16
Electricity
per kWh
-15% vs US

Climate in Chelan Falls

NOAA 30-year normals (1991-2020)

51.2°F
Avg Temperature
7.8"
Rainfall / Year
70d
Rainy Days / Year
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
High °F 34 42 53 62 72 78 88 86 77 61 44 33
Avg °F 29 35 43 51 60 67 75 74 65 51 37 29
Low °F 24 27 34 40 49 55 62 61 53 41 31 25
Rain" 1.0 0.8 0.7 0.6 0.8 0.5 0.2 0.2 0.2 0.6 0.9 1.3

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