Cost of Living in St. John, WA

With a cost of living index of 81, St. John, WA is a very affordable place to live. Living here is 19% cheaper than the national average and 38% below the Washington state average of 119. St. John is a small community of 685 residents.

Housing costs are the biggest factor in St. John's cost of living. The median monthly rent is $900 (32% below the US median of $1,319), and the median home value sits at $200,500 (34% 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 St. John is $61,000, which is 19% 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 St. John. The area sees an average annual temperature of 45°F, with summers averaging 62°F and winters around 29°F. Annual rainfall totals 18.3 inches spread over roughly 115 days. Cold winters mean higher heating bills, an important cost-of-living consideration.

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.