Cost of Living in Marysville, WA

Population 71,570 · Washington · Data vintage 2023

159
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

Most of Marysville's cost indicators track within a reasonable band of national figures, with median household incomes near $100,362 — a more representative starting point for relocation math than the headline-expensive or headline-cheap cities on either tail.

Located 8 miles north of Everett, Marysville falls within that metro's commuting orbit. Housing prices track closely with Everett's $532,000 median.

Cost Overview

Housing 171
Rent 142

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

About the Cost of Living in Marysville

The median home value in Marysville is $521,500 — 71% above the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $1,863/month, 42% higher than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $100,362/year is 35% higher than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 3.8%, 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, Marysville has a cost of living index of 159 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 59% more expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$521,500
71% above avg
Zillow Home Value
$625,313
Zillow ZHVI
Median Rent
$1,863/mo
42% above avg
Zillow Rent
$2,525/mo
Zillow ZORI
Price-to-Rent Ratio
23.3x
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 69.8%
Renter-occupied 30.2%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$1,863
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $2,477/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
33.8 min
25% above avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
11.4%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
74.0%
Carpooled
10.2%
Public transit
2.0%
Walked
1.3%
Bicycle
0.5%
Work from home
11.4%

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
$100,362
35% above avg
Per Capita Income
$42,414
Unemployment Rate
3.8%
20% below avg
Poverty Rate
7.5%
Labor Force Participation
68.7%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 16.1%
Graduate degree 6.7%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 37.4
Male median age 35.9
Female median age 38.9

🌤 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

🏫 Schools

NCES CCD 2019 — public school district data

80.7%
4-Year Graduation Rate
18.6:1
Student-teacher ratio
28
Public schools
13,604
Total enrollment

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in Marysville, WA?

Marysville has a cost index of 159 (100 = national average). It is 59% above the national average.

What is average rent in Marysville, WA?

The median gross rent in Marysville is $1,863 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Marysville?

The median home value in Marysville is $521,500 according to Zillow and Census data.

What is the median income in Marysville?

The median household income in Marysville is $100,362 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Marysville, WA?

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

Is Marysville, WA affordable?

Marysville is above average in cost of living, with an index of 159 — about 59% higher than the national average.

What is the weather like in Marysville?

Marysville 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.

Marysville at a Glance

Population
71,570
Median Income
$100,362
Home Value
$521,500
Median Rent
$1,863/mo
Unemployment
3.8%
Avg High Temp
57.9°F
Sales Tax
9.2%
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