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Cost of Living in May Creek, WA

Population: 801 | Washington

103
Cost of Living Index
US Average = 100

May Creek is 3% more expensive than the national average.

100
Housing
94
Home Values
113
Regional Price

Cost of Living in May Creek, WA: What You Need to Know

With a cost of living index of 103, May Creek, WA is somewhat more expensive than average. Living here is 3% more expensive than the national average and 16% below the Washington state average of 119. May Creek is a small community of 801 residents.

The median household income in May Creek is $75,380, which is 0% higher than the national median of $75,149.

Climate is another factor for anyone considering a move to May Creek. The area sees an average annual temperature of 51.4°F, with summers averaging 62°F and winters around 41°F. Annual rainfall totals 33.4 inches spread over roughly 178 days.

Everyday prices in the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, 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
$75,380
vs US Median ($75,149)
+0%

Housing

Median Home Value
$285,500
Median Monthly Housing Cost
$1,609/mo

Everyday Prices in May Creek

BLS Average Prices for the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA (Metropolitan Statistical Area) area

$3.31
Gasoline (regular)
per gallon
+8% vs US
🥚
$2.70
Eggs (grade A, large)
per dozen
+8% vs US
🥛
$4.35
Milk (whole)
per gallon
+8% vs US
🍞
$2.00
Bread (white)
per lb
+8% vs US
🍗
$4.48
Chicken breast
per lb
+8% vs US
$0.16
Electricity
per kWh
-15% vs US

Climate in May Creek

NOAA 30-year normals (1991-2020)

51.4°F
Avg Temperature
33.4"
Rainfall / Year
178d
Rainy Days / Year
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
High °F 46 48 52 56 63 66 72 73 68 58 50 45
Avg °F 41 42 45 49 55 59 64 64 60 52 45 40
Low °F 37 37 39 43 48 51 55 55 52 46 40 36
Rain" 3.9 2.8 3.6 2.7 2.1 1.9 0.8 1.0 1.7 3.4 5.0 4.5

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