Cost of Living in Concrete, WA

With a cost of living index of 82, Concrete, WA is a very affordable place to live. Living here is 18% cheaper than the national average and 37% below the Washington state average of 119. Concrete is a small community of 838 residents.

Housing costs are the biggest factor in Concrete's cost of living. The median monthly rent is $628 (52% below the US median of $1,319), and the median home value sits at $319,900 (5% above the national median of $304,900). At current prices, the median home costs roughly 3.8x the median household income — a moderately affordable ratio by today's standards.

The median household income in Concrete is $85,208, which is 13% higher than the national median of $75,149. Residents spend roughly 9% of household income on rent. This is a comfortable ratio, well below the 30% threshold that financial experts recommend as a maximum.

Climate is another factor for anyone considering a move to Concrete. The area sees an average annual temperature of 49.8°F, with summers averaging 63°F and winters around 38°F. Annual rainfall totals 83 inches spread over roughly 192 days.

Everyday prices in the Mount Vernon-Anacortes, 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.