Cost of Living in Suncrest, WA

Population 5,590 · Washington · Data vintage 2023

154

Cost Index
(100 = US avg)

Page updated: April 2026 · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year

Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

Suncrest sits on the smaller end of the Washington city distribution. That scale shapes the housing market, the labor pool, and the services available to residents in ways the data below makes visible.

Located 14 miles northwest of Spokane, Suncrest falls within that metro's commuting orbit. Median home values run roughly 44% higher than Spokane's $326,000.

Cost Overview

Housing 154

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

About the Cost of Living in Suncrest

The median home value in Suncrest is $469,600 — 54% above the national median of $305,000. The median household income of $101,964/year is 37% higher than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 4.0%, 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 57.8°F and lows of 33.2°F. Overall, Suncrest has a cost of living index of 154 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 54% more expensive.

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Suncrest 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:

Fairwood CDP (Spokane County), WA

Median home: $435,200

Rent: $1,191/mo

Income: $84,911

Airway Heights, WA

Median home: $286,900

Rent: $1,313/mo

Income: $64,659

Spokane, WA

Median home: $326,200

Rent: $1,141/mo

Income: $65,745

Spokane Valley, WA

Median home: $344,300

Rent: $1,247/mo

Income: $70,722

Cheney, WA

Median home: $330,300

Rent: $1,075/mo

Income: $47,039

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value

$469,600

54% above avg

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 95.1%

Renter-occupied 4.9%

🛒 Food & Groceries

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

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Eggs (dozen)

$0.548

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White Bread (lb)

$1.912

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Ground Beef (lb)

$5.61

🚗 Transportation

Avg Commute

43.4 min

61% above avg

Gas Price

$3.145/gal

0% below avg

Work From Home

11.1%

Commute Mode

Drove alone

79.0%

Carpooled

6.2%

Public transit

0.9%

Walked

0.5%

Work from home

11.1%

⚡ 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

$101,964

37% above avg

Per Capita Income

$40,335

Unemployment Rate

4.0%

17% below avg

Poverty Rate

6.9%

Labor Force Participation

53.4%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 15.7%

Graduate degree 10.0%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 50.4

Male median age 51

Female median age 48.8

🌤 Climate

NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals

Avg High

57.8°F

Avg Low

33.2°F

Annual Precip

22.5"

Month	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
High °F	34	39	49	58	67	73	84	84	74	58	42	33
Low °F	21	22	27	32	39	44	48	47	40	32	26	21
Precip"	2.89	1.63	2.27	1.91	1.92	1.91	0.61	0.73	0.82	2.00	2.77	3.06

💨 Air Quality

EPA AQS 2023 — county-level monitoring data

Median AQI 46 — Good

55.9%

Good air days/yr

271

Max AQI recorded

353

PM2.5 days

Ozone days

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in Suncrest, WA?

Suncrest has a cost index of 154 (100 = national average). It is 54% above the national average.

What is the average home price in Suncrest?

The median home value in Suncrest is $469,600 according to 2023 Census ACS data.

What is the median income in Suncrest?

The median household income in Suncrest is $101,964 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Suncrest, WA?

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

Is Suncrest, WA affordable?

Suncrest is above average in cost of living, with an index of 154 — about 54% higher than the national average.

What is the weather like in Suncrest?

Suncrest has average high temperatures of 57.8°F and average lows of 33.2°F. Annual precipitation is 22.5". Data from NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals.

Suncrest at a Glance

Population: 5,590
Median Income: $101,964
Home Value: $469,600
Unemployment: 4.0%
Avg High Temp: 57.8°F
Sales Tax: 9.2%

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