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

With a cost of living index of 100, Vader, 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. Vader is a small community of 813 residents.

Housing costs are the biggest factor in Vader's cost of living. The median monthly rent is $1,325 (0% below the US median of $1,319), and the median home value sits at $276,900 (9% below the national median of $304,900). At current prices, the median home costs roughly 5.5x the median household income — a stretch for many buyers, though not uncommon in today's market.

The median household income in Vader is $50,598, which is 33% lower than the national median of $75,149. Residents spend roughly 31% of household income on rent. This exceeds the recommended 30% threshold, meaning many renters here are cost-burdened.

Climate is another factor for anyone considering a move to Vader. 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.

Housing

Median Rent

$1,325/mo

Median Home Value

$276,900

Median Monthly Housing Cost

$1,188/mo

Climate in Vader

NOAA 30-year normals (1991-2020)

50.5°F

Avg Temperature

50.6"

Rainfall / Year

163d

Rainy Days / Year

	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
High °F	46	49	54	59	66	71	78	78	72	60	51	45
Avg °F	40	41	44	48	55	59	64	64	59	50	43	39
Low °F	33	32	35	38	43	47	51	51	46	41	36	33
Rain"	7.8	5.1	5.7	3.7	2.3	1.5	0.5	1.0	2.0	5.1	8.2	7.9

Cost of Living in Vader, WA