Cost of Living in Bunk Foss, WA

Population 3,718 · Washington · Data vintage 2023

223
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

Housing in Bunk Foss sits 140% above the national median — $731,000 for the typical home — but median household incomes near $152,208 (104% above the US figure) soften the blow that similar pricing creates in lower-wage metros.

Bunk Foss is part of the immediate Everett metro area — close enough that regional housing and labor patterns are shaped largely by the larger market. Median home values run roughly 37% higher than Everett's $532,000.

Cost Overview

Housing 240
Rent 197

Scale: 100 = US national average. Green < 90, Red > 110.

About the Cost of Living in Bunk Foss

The median home value in Bunk Foss is $730,800 — 140% above the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $2,589/month, 97% higher than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $152,208/year is 104% higher than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 4.5%, below the national average of 4.8%. Washington charges no state income tax, a meaningful advantage for take-home pay. The climate averages highs of 57.9°F and lows of 44.9°F. Overall, Bunk Foss has a cost of living index of 223 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 123% more expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$730,800
140% above avg
Median Rent
$2,589/mo
97% above avg
Price-to-Rent Ratio
23.5x
Favors renting
Property Tax Rate
1.0%
Effective rate

HUD Fair Market Rents by Bedroom

Studio
$963
1 BR
$1,018
2 BR
$1,317
3 BR
$1,845
4 BR
$2,071
Owner-occupied 89.6%
Renter-occupied 10.4%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$2,589
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $3,203/mo

Estimates based on median data and national averages. Actual costs vary.

🛒 Food & Groceries

National BLS average prices (2023). Local prices may vary.

🥚
Eggs (dozen)
$0.548
🍞
White Bread (lb)
$1.912
🥩
Ground Beef (lb)
$5.61

🚗 Transportation

Avg Commute
29.9 min
11% above avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
13.1%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
70.5%
Carpooled
11.5%
Public transit
1.8%
Walked
2.3%
Work from home
13.1%

Utilities

Electricity
$0.176/kWh
0% below avg

📋 Taxes

State Income Tax (flat) None
Total Sales Tax 9.2%
State rate 6.5%
Avg local rate 2.7%
Property Tax 1.0%

💼 Income & Employment

Median Household Income
$152,208
104% above avg
Per Capita Income
$51,299
Unemployment Rate
4.5%
6% below avg
Poverty Rate
5.1%
Labor Force Participation
62.9%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 12.8%
Graduate degree 11.9%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 42.8
Male median age 42.7
Female median age 43

🌤 Climate

NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals

Avg High
57.9°F
Avg Low
44.9°F
Annual Precip
33.4"
30° 43° 55° 68° 80° JFMAMJJASOND High Low Precip
Month JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
High °F 464852566366727368585045
Low °F 373739434851555552464036
Precip" 3.892.843.632.672.111.890.840.981.683.354.974.52

💨 Air Quality

EPA AQS 2023 — county-level monitoring data

Median AQI 38 — Good
67.4%
Good air days/yr
175
Max AQI recorded
365
PM2.5 days
0
Ozone days

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in Bunk Foss, WA?

Bunk Foss has a cost index of 223 (100 = national average). It is 123% above the national average.

What is average rent in Bunk Foss, WA?

The median gross rent in Bunk Foss is $2,589 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Bunk Foss?

The median home value in Bunk Foss is $730,800 according to 2023 Census ACS data.

What is the median income in Bunk Foss?

The median household income in Bunk Foss is $152,208 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Bunk Foss, WA?

The combined state and local sales tax rate in Bunk Foss is 9.2%. Washington has no state income tax.

Is Bunk Foss, WA affordable?

Bunk Foss is above average in cost of living, with an index of 223 — about 123% higher than the national average.

What is the weather like in Bunk Foss?

Bunk Foss has average high temperatures of 57.9°F and average lows of 44.9°F. Annual precipitation is 33.4". Data from NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals.

Bunk Foss at a Glance

Population
3,718
Median Income
$152,208
Home Value
$730,800
Median Rent
$2,589/mo
Unemployment
4.5%
Avg High Temp
57.9°F
Sales Tax
9.2%
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