Cost of Living in Coulee City, WA

With a cost of living index of 71, Coulee City, WA is one of the most affordable cities in the country. Living here is 29% cheaper than the national average and 48% below the Washington state average of 119. Coulee City is a small community of 507 residents.

Housing costs are the biggest factor in Coulee City's cost of living. The median monthly rent is $739 (44% below the US median of $1,319), and the median home value sits at $161,700 (47% below the national median of $304,900). At current prices, the median home costs roughly 3.3x the median household income — a moderately affordable ratio by today's standards.

The median household income in Coulee City is $49,135, which is 35% lower 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. Lower incomes here are balanced by the significantly lower cost of living, stretching each dollar further.

Climate is another factor for anyone considering a move to Coulee City. The area sees an average annual temperature of 51.5°F, with summers averaging 72°F and winters around 31°F. Annual rainfall totals 7.6 inches spread over roughly 71 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.