Cost of Living in Kittitas, WA

With a cost of living index of 98, Kittitas, WA is right around the national average in cost. Living here is 2% cheaper than the national average and 21% below the Washington state average of 119. Kittitas is a small community of 1,186 residents.

Housing costs are the biggest factor in Kittitas's cost of living. The median monthly rent is $1,253 (5% below the US median of $1,319), and the median home value sits at $278,100 (9% below the national median of $304,900). At current prices, the median home costs roughly 4.2x the median household income — a moderately affordable ratio by today's standards.

The median household income in Kittitas is $66,150, which is 12% lower than the national median of $75,149. Residents spend roughly 23% 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 Kittitas. The area sees an average annual temperature of 50.1°F, with summers averaging 69°F and winters around 32°F. Annual rainfall totals 9.2 inches spread over roughly 87 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.