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Cost of Living in Maple Falls, WA

Population: 247 | Washington

125
Cost of Living Index
US Average = 100

Maple Falls is 25% more expensive than the national average.

100
Housing
193
Home Values
104
Regional Price

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

With a cost of living index of 125, Maple Falls, WA is a notably expensive place to live. Living here is 25% more expensive than the national average and 5% above the Washington state average of 119. Maple Falls is a small community of 247 residents.

The median household income in Maple Falls is $32,324, which is 57% lower than the national median of $75,149.

Climate is another factor for anyone considering a move to Maple Falls. The area sees an average annual temperature of 51.2°F, with summers averaging 63°F and winters around 41°F. Annual rainfall totals 34.7 inches spread over roughly 169 days.

Everyday prices in the Bellingham, 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
$32,324
vs US Median ($75,149)
-57%

Housing

Median Home Value
$588,000
Median Monthly Housing Cost
$296/mo

Everyday Prices in Maple Falls

BLS Average Prices for the Bellingham, 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
-13% vs US

Climate in Maple Falls

NOAA 30-year normals (1991-2020)

51.2°F
Avg Temperature
34.7"
Rainfall / Year
169d
Rainy Days / Year
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
High °F 46 49 53 58 64 68 73 73 68 59 51 46
Avg °F 40 42 45 50 56 60 64 64 59 51 45 40
Low °F 34 35 38 42 47 52 55 55 50 43 38 34
Rain" 4.5 2.9 3.4 2.8 2.2 1.6 0.9 1.1 2.0 3.9 5.2 4.3

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