Cost of Living in High Bridge, WA
Population 3,147 · Washington · Data vintage 2023
(100 = US avg)
Home prices in High Bridge run well above the national baseline, with a median of $919,000, though local incomes keep the cost-to-earnings ratio tighter than in coastal metros with comparable sticker prices. Median household earnings of $160,938 place the city among the better-paid Washington metros. An unemployment rate of 2.2% points to a labor market well on the tight side of the national distribution.
Located 14 miles southeast of Everett, High Bridge falls within that metro's commuting orbit. Median home values run roughly 73% higher than Everett's $532,000.
Cost Overview
Scale: 100 = US national average. Green < 90, Red > 110.
About the Cost of Living in High Bridge
The median home value in High Bridge is $918,700 — 201% above the national median of $305,000. The median household income of $160,938/year is 116% higher than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 2.2%, 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 60.8°F and lows of 45.7°F, with about 3.8" of annual snowfall. Overall, High Bridge has a cost of living index of 301 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 201% more expensive.
High Bridge has limited residential data
Detailed housing and income data is limited for this location. Here are the nearest cities with full cost of living data:
🏠 Housing
HUD Fair Market Rents by Bedroom
🛒 Food & Groceries
National BLS average prices (2023). Local prices may vary.
🚗 Transportation
Commute Mode
⚡ Utilities
📋 Taxes
💼 Income & Employment
🎓 Education
👥 Demographics
🌤 Climate
NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °F | 47 | 50 | 54 | 59 | 65 | 70 | 77 | 77 | 71 | 61 | 52 | 47 |
| Low °F | 37 | 37 | 39 | 43 | 48 | 53 | 57 | 57 | 53 | 47 | 41 | 37 |
| Precip" | 5.14 | 3.54 | 3.86 | 2.98 | 2.16 | 1.57 | 0.78 | 1.00 | 1.74 | 3.65 | 5.85 | 5.55 |
| Snow" | 0.9 | 1.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.2 | 1.7 |
💨 Air Quality
EPA AQS 2023 — county-level monitoring data
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the cost of living in High Bridge, WA?
High Bridge has a cost index of 301 (100 = national average). It is 201% above the national average.
What is the average home price in High Bridge?
The median home value in High Bridge is $918,700 according to 2023 Census ACS data.
What is the median income in High Bridge?
The median household income in High Bridge is $160,938 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).
What is the sales tax in High Bridge, WA?
The combined state and local sales tax rate in High Bridge is 9.2%. Washington has no state income tax.
Is High Bridge, WA affordable?
High Bridge is above average in cost of living, with an index of 301 — about 201% higher than the national average.
What is the weather like in High Bridge?
High Bridge has average high temperatures of 60.8°F and average lows of 45.7°F. Annual precipitation is 37.8". Average annual snowfall is 3.8". Data from NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals.
High Bridge at a Glance
- Population
- 3,147
- Median Income
- $160,938
- Home Value
- $918,700
- Unemployment
- 2.2%
- Avg High Temp
- 60.8°F
- Sales Tax
- 9.2%
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