The cost of living in Washington is higher than the national average. State of Washington salaries average $59,024.00, indicating a pay rate that is higher than the U.S. average annual salary by $5,403.00.
The consumer price index (CPI) of 252 in Washington is 2.86% higher than the U.S. city average CPI of 245. The sales tax is 6.50%.
The CPI calculation is based on a statistical model that takes into account some of the major personal consumption categories such as healthcare, transportation, housing, education and food, in addition to the average Washington annual salary, sales tax rates and the regional consumer price index.
