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Cost of Living in Four Lakes, WA

Population: 489 | Washington

100
Cost of Living Index
US Average = 100

Four Lakes is 0% more expensive than the national average.

100
Housing
100
Home Values
101
Regional Price

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

With a cost of living index of 100, Four Lakes, WA is right around the national average in cost. Living here is 0% more expensive than the national average and 19% below the Washington state average of 119. Four Lakes is a small community of 489 residents.

The median household income in Four Lakes is $79,913, which is 6% higher than the national median of $75,149.

Climate is another factor for anyone considering a move to Four Lakes. The area sees an average annual temperature of 48.6°F, with summers averaging 68°F and winters around 31°F. Annual rainfall totals 16.5 inches spread over roughly 113 days.

Everyday prices in the Spokane-Spokane Valley, 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
$79,913
vs US Median ($75,149)
+6%

Housing

Median Monthly Housing Cost
$594/mo

Everyday Prices in Four Lakes

BLS Average Prices for the Spokane-Spokane Valley, 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
-17% vs US

Climate in Four Lakes

NOAA 30-year normals (1991-2020)

48.6°F
Avg Temperature
16.5"
Rainfall / Year
113d
Rainy Days / Year
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
High °F 35 40 49 57 67 74 84 84 74 58 42 34
Avg °F 30 33 40 47 56 62 71 70 61 48 36 29
Low °F 25 26 32 37 45 51 58 57 49 38 30 24
Rain" 2.0 1.4 1.8 1.3 1.6 1.2 0.4 0.5 0.6 1.4 2.1 2.3

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