Cost of Living in Napavine, WA

With a cost of living index of 103, Napavine, 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. Napavine is a small community of 1,705 residents.

Housing costs are the biggest factor in Napavine's cost of living. The median monthly rent is $1,250 (5% below the US median of $1,319), and the median home value sits at $335,500 (10% above the national median of $304,900). At current prices, the median home costs roughly 3.8x the median household income — a moderately affordable ratio by today's standards.

The median household income in Napavine is $89,063, which is 19% higher than the national median of $75,149. Residents spend roughly 17% 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 Napavine. The area sees an average annual temperature of 50.5°F, with summers averaging 63°F and winters around 40°F. Annual rainfall totals 50.6 inches spread over roughly 163 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.