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Cost of Living in Wallula, WA

Population: 127 | Washington

91
Cost of Living Index
US Average = 100

Wallula is 9% less expensive than the national average.

100
Housing
68
Home Values
98
Regional Price

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

With a cost of living index of 91, Wallula, WA is slightly more affordable than average. Living here is 9% cheaper than the national average and 28% below the Washington state average of 119. Wallula is a small community of 127 residents.

The median household income in Wallula is $62,857, which is 16% lower than the national median of $75,149. 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 Wallula. The area sees an average annual temperature of 53.3°F, with summers averaging 72°F and winters around 36°F. Annual rainfall totals 7.6 inches spread over roughly 77 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
$62,857
vs US Median ($75,149)
-16%

Housing

Median Home Value
$207,100
Median Monthly Housing Cost
$900/mo

Everyday Prices in Wallula

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 Wallula

NOAA 30-year normals (1991-2020)

53.3°F
Avg Temperature
7.6"
Rainfall / Year
77d
Rainy Days / Year
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
High °F 41 49 59 67 77 83 93 91 81 66 50 41
Avg °F 35 38 46 53 61 68 75 73 64 52 41 34
Low °F 28 28 33 38 46 53 57 56 48 38 32 27
Rain" 1.0 0.6 0.7 0.7 0.7 0.6 0.2 0.3 0.3 0.7 0.9 1.0

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