Cost of Living in Centralia, WA
Cost indexes, living wages, and fair market rents — 2024 Data
Cost of Living Overview
Overall Index
100.6
100 = national avg
+0.6 vs national average
Living Wage (1 Adult)
$44,270
per year
Living Wage (Family of 4)
$104,638
per year
Cost Index by Category
Housing117.8
Food90.0
Transportation99.3
Healthcare92.0
Utilities97.6
100 = national average. Higher = more expensive.
Fair Market Rent
Source: HUD1 Bedroom
$975
per month
2 Bedroom
$1,279
per month
The overall cost of living index in Centralia is 100.6, which is 0.6% above the national average. Housing costs are above the national average at an index of 117.8. A single adult needs to earn approximately $44,270 per year to cover basic expenses.