Cost of Living in Othello, WA
Population 8,699 · Washington · Data vintage 2023
(100 = US avg)
Under 25,000 residents gives Othello a small-town character that shows up in every data point below — from the commute patterns to the rental inventory. A typical home runs $279,000. Around 24% of residents live below the federal poverty line, a rate that tends to correlate with the income and housing figures above.
Geographically, Othello lies roughly 100 miles southwest of the nearest major metro, Spokane. Median home values run roughly 15% lower than Spokane's $326,000.
Cost Overview
Scale: 100 = US national average. Green < 90, Red > 110.
About the Cost of Living in Othello
The median home value in Othello is $278,600 — 9% below the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $1,041/month, 21% lower than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $65,757/year is 12% lower than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 5.6%, above the national average of 4.8%. Washington charges no state income tax, a meaningful advantage for take-home pay. The climate averages highs of 62.9°F and lows of 38.9°F. Overall, Othello has a cost of living index of 86 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 14% less expensive.
Othello 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
💰 Estimated Monthly Budget
Estimates based on median data and national averages. Actual costs vary.
🛒 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 | 36 | 44 | 55 | 64 | 74 | 80 | 90 | 88 | 79 | 63 | 46 | 36 |
| Low °F | 24 | 27 | 32 | 37 | 45 | 52 | 57 | 56 | 47 | 37 | 29 | 24 |
| Precip" | 1.02 | 0.65 | 0.73 | 0.65 | 0.72 | 0.73 | 0.26 | 0.15 | 0.26 | 0.66 | 0.87 | 1.11 |
💨 Air Quality
EPA AQS 2023 — county-level monitoring data
🏫 Schools
NCES CCD 2019 — public school district data
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the cost of living in Othello, WA?
Othello has a cost index of 86 (100 = national average). It is 14% below the national average.
What is average rent in Othello, WA?
The median gross rent in Othello is $1,041 per month based on 2023 Census data.
What is the average home price in Othello?
The median home value in Othello is $278,600 according to Zillow and Census data.
What is the median income in Othello?
The median household income in Othello is $65,757 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).
What is the sales tax in Othello, WA?
The combined state and local sales tax rate in Othello is 9.2%. Washington has no state income tax.
Is Othello, WA affordable?
Yes, Othello is generally considered affordable, with a cost of living index of 86 — about 14% below the US national average of 100.
What is the weather like in Othello?
Othello has average high temperatures of 62.9°F and average lows of 38.9°F. Annual precipitation is 7.8". Data from NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals.
Othello at a Glance
- Population
- 8,699
- Median Income
- $65,757
- Home Value
- $278,600
- Median Rent
- $1,041/mo
- Unemployment
- 5.6%
- Avg High Temp
- 62.9°F
- Sales Tax
- 9.2%
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