Cost of Living in Yacolt, WA

With a cost of living index of 129, Yacolt, WA is a notably expensive place to live. Living here is 29% more expensive than the national average and 10% above the Washington state average of 119. Yacolt is a small community of 1,628 residents.

Housing costs are the biggest factor in Yacolt's cost of living. The median monthly rent is $1,917 (45% above the US median of $1,319), and the median home value sits at $410,300 (35% above the national median of $304,900). At current prices, the median home costs roughly 4.5x the median household income — a moderately affordable ratio by today's standards.

The median household income in Yacolt is $90,625, which is 21% higher than the national median of $75,149. Residents spend roughly 25% of household income on rent. This is a comfortable ratio, well below the 30% threshold that financial experts recommend as a maximum. While incomes are above average, they do not fully offset the higher cost of living.

Climate is another factor for anyone considering a move to Yacolt. The area sees an average annual temperature of 54°F, with summers averaging 67°F and winters around 42°F. Annual rainfall totals 37.5 inches spread over roughly 163 days.

Everyday prices in the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-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.