Cost of Living in Woodinville, WA

Population 13,440 · Washington · Data vintage 2023

275
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

Woodinville's housing market reflects its status as a high-earning metro: $1 million for a typical home, 239% above the US median, paired with household incomes around $158,723 that put it in the upper third of the state.

Geographically, Woodinville sits roughly 11 miles north of Bellevue. Median home values run roughly 14% lower than Bellevue's $1.2 million.

Cost Overview

Housing 339
Rent 179

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

About the Cost of Living in Woodinville

The median home value in Woodinville is $1,032,900 — 239% above the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $2,352/month, 79% higher than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $158,723/year is 113% higher than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 4.3%, 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, Woodinville has a cost of living index of 275 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 175% more expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$1,032,900
239% above avg
Zillow Home Value
$1,362,376
Zillow ZHVI
Median Rent
$2,352/mo
79% above avg
Zillow Rent
$2,486/mo
Zillow ZORI
Price-to-Rent Ratio
36.6x
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 59.1%
Renter-occupied 40.9%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$2,352
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $2,966/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
30.1 min
11% above avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
29.5%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
61.2%
Carpooled
4.0%
Public transit
3.8%
Walked
1.5%
Work from home
29.5%

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
$158,723
113% above avg
Per Capita Income
$77,987
Unemployment Rate
4.3%
11% below avg
Poverty Rate
2.9%
Labor Force Participation
73.0%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 42.9%
Graduate degree 27.8%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 39.1
Male median age 39.4
Female median age 38.6

🌤 Climate

NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals

Avg High
60.8°F
Avg Low
45.7°F
Annual Precip
37.8"
Annual Snowfall
3.8"
30° 43° 55° 68° 80° JFMAMJJASOND High Low Precip
Month JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
High °F 475054596570777771615247
Low °F 373739434853575753474137
Precip" 5.143.543.862.982.161.570.781.001.743.655.855.55
Snow" 0.91.00.00.00.00.00.00.00.00.00.21.7

💨 Air Quality

EPA AQS 2023 — county-level monitoring data

Median AQI 46 — Good
58.6%
Good air days/yr
165
Max AQI recorded
273
PM2.5 days
86
Ozone days

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in Woodinville, WA?

Woodinville has a cost index of 275 (100 = national average). It is 175% above the national average.

What is average rent in Woodinville, WA?

The median gross rent in Woodinville is $2,352 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Woodinville?

The median home value in Woodinville is $1,032,900 according to Zillow and Census data.

What is the median income in Woodinville?

The median household income in Woodinville is $158,723 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Woodinville, WA?

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

Is Woodinville, WA affordable?

Woodinville is above average in cost of living, with an index of 275 — about 175% higher than the national average.

What is the weather like in Woodinville?

Woodinville 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.

Woodinville at a Glance

Population
13,440
Median Income
$158,723
Home Value
$1,032,900
Median Rent
$2,352/mo
Unemployment
4.3%
Avg High Temp
60.8°F
Sales Tax
9.2%
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