Cost of Living in Pomeroy, WA

With a cost of living index of 77, Pomeroy, WA is a very affordable place to live. Living here is 23% cheaper than the national average and 42% below the Washington state average of 119. Pomeroy is a small community of 1,423 residents.

Housing costs are the biggest factor in Pomeroy's cost of living. The median monthly rent is $760 (42% below the US median of $1,319), and the median home value sits at $205,200 (33% below the national median of $304,900). At current prices, the median home costs roughly 4.1x the median household income — a moderately affordable ratio by today's standards.

The median household income in Pomeroy is $50,197, which is 33% 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 Pomeroy. The area sees an average annual temperature of 53.8°F, with summers averaging 73°F and winters around 37°F. Annual rainfall totals 12.9 inches spread over roughly 106 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.