Cost of Living in Pe Ell, WA

With a cost of living index of 80, Pe Ell, WA is a very affordable place to live. Living here is 20% cheaper than the national average and 39% below the Washington state average of 119. Pe Ell is a small community of 520 residents.

Housing costs are the biggest factor in Pe Ell's cost of living. The median monthly rent is $875 (34% below the US median of $1,319), and the median home value sits at $196,600 (36% below the national median of $304,900). At current prices, the median home costs roughly 3.3x the median household income — a moderately affordable ratio by today's standards.

The median household income in Pe Ell is $59,625, which is 21% lower than the national median of $75,149. Residents spend roughly 18% of household income on rent. This is a comfortable ratio, well below the 30% threshold that financial experts recommend as a maximum. Lower incomes here are balanced by the significantly lower cost of living, stretching each dollar further.

Climate is another factor for anyone considering a move to Pe Ell. 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.