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Cost of Living in Touchet, WA

Population: 345 | Washington

101
Cost of Living Index
US Average = 100

Touchet is 1% more expensive than the national average.

100
Housing
108
Home Values
98
Regional Price

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

With a cost of living index of 101, Touchet, WA is right around the national average in cost. Living here is 1% more expensive than the national average and 18% below the Washington state average of 119. Touchet is a small community of 345 residents.

The median household income in Touchet is $83,036, which is 10% higher than the national median of $75,149.

Climate is another factor for anyone considering a move to Touchet. The area sees an average annual temperature of 54.3°F, with summers averaging 73°F and winters around 37°F. Annual rainfall totals 18.7 inches spread over roughly 109 days.

Everyday prices in the Walla Walla, 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.

Income

Median Household Income
$83,036
vs US Median ($75,149)
+10%

Housing

Median Home Value
$330,400
Median Monthly Housing Cost
$1,097/mo

Everyday Prices in Touchet

BLS Average Prices for the Walla Walla, 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
$0.16
Electricity
per kWh
-17% vs US

Climate in Touchet

NOAA 30-year normals (1991-2020)

54.3°F
Avg Temperature
18.7"
Rainfall / Year
109d
Rainy Days / Year
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
High °F 42 47 56 63 71 79 90 89 79 63 49 41
Avg °F 36 40 47 53 60 67 76 75 66 54 42 36
Low °F 31 33 38 43 49 55 62 62 54 44 36 30
Rain" 2.1 1.6 2.1 2.0 2.1 1.2 0.5 0.4 0.6 1.7 2.3 2.2

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