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

With a cost of living index of 100, Outlook, WA is right around the national average in cost. Living here is 0% more expensive than the national average and 19% below the Washington state average of 119. Outlook is a small community of 504 residents.

The median household income in Outlook is $46,949, which is 38% lower than the national median of $75,149.

Climate is another factor for anyone considering a move to Outlook. The area sees an average annual temperature of 50.8°F, with summers averaging 69°F and winters around 33°F. Annual rainfall totals 8 inches spread over roughly 72 days.

Everyday prices in the Yakima, 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.

Everyday Prices in Outlook

BLS Average Prices for the Yakima, 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

⚡

$0.15

Electricity

per kWh

-19% vs US

Climate in Outlook

NOAA 30-year normals (1991-2020)

50.8°F

Avg Temperature

8"

Rainfall / Year

72d

Rainy Days / Year

	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
High °F	40	47	57	65	74	81	90	89	79	64	49	38
Avg °F	32	37	43	50	59	65	72	71	62	50	38	31
Low °F	24	26	30	35	44	50	55	53	45	35	27	23
Rain"	1.2	0.8	0.6	0.6	0.7	0.5	0.2	0.2	0.2	0.6	0.9	1.4

Cost of Living in Outlook, WA