Cost of Living in McCleary, WA

With a cost of living index of 94, McCleary, WA is slightly more affordable than average. Living here is 6% cheaper than the national average and 25% below the Washington state average of 119. McCleary is a small community of 2,262 residents.

Housing costs are the biggest factor in McCleary's cost of living. The median monthly rent is $993 (25% below the US median of $1,319), and the median home value sits at $327,100 (7% above the national median of $304,900). At current prices, the median home costs roughly 4.3x the median household income — a moderately affordable ratio by today's standards.

The median household income in McCleary is $75,652, which is 1% higher than the national median of $75,149. Residents spend roughly 16% 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 McCleary. The area sees an average annual temperature of 51.4°F, with summers averaging 63°F and winters around 41°F. Annual rainfall totals 67.9 inches spread over roughly 167 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.