Cost of Living in Birch Bay, WA
Cost indexes, living wages, and fair market rents — 2024 Data
Cost of Living Overview
Overall Index
131.4
100 = national avg
+31.4 vs national average
Living Wage (1 Adult)
$57,809
per year
Living Wage (Family of 4)
$136,639
per year
Cost Index by Category
Housing163.3
Food108.9
Transportation117.9
Healthcare107.2
Utilities118.0
100 = national average. Higher = more expensive.
Fair Market Rent
Source: HUD1 Bedroom
$1,493
per month
2 Bedroom
$1,794
per month
The overall cost of living index in Birch Bay is 131.4, which is 31.4% above the national average. Housing costs are above the national average at an index of 163.3. A single adult needs to earn approximately $57,809 per year to cover basic expenses.