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Cost of living in Asotin County, WA

Part of the Lewiston Metro Area

Estimated monthly cost
$2,782/mo
for a single person, all categories combined

Population 22,424 · Last updated May 21, 2026

Cost breakdown

Single person, by category, per month.

Rent $921 33%
Healthcare $480 17%
Federal tax $475 17%
Groceries $369 13%
Transport $320 12%
Energy $157 6%
Water $60 2%
State tax $0 0%

Rent in Asotin County

Fair Market Rents by bedroom count.

Studio
$915
per month
1 bedroom
$921
per month
2 bedroom
$1,208
per month
3 bedroom
$1,693
per month
4 bedroom
$2,029
per month

Source: HUD FMR FY2025

Income and earnings in Asotin County

Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.

Household income
$69,107
per year
Individual earnings
$39,106
per year
Per capita
$38,991
per year

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.

Home values in Asotin County

Average values reported by homeowners.

Average home value
$286,200
Annual property tax
$2,289

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year

Energy costs in Asotin County

Estimated monthly electricity and gas costs.

Electricity
$109
per month · 11.5¢/kWh
Natural gas
$48
per month
Annual total
$1,884
per year

Source: EIA

Healthcare in Asotin County

Insurance premiums and coverage rates.

Individual premium
$480
per month
Family premium
$1,350
per month
Uninsured rate
5.8%

Source: ACS + national avg. Marketplace benchmark premiums are second-lowest Silver plan estimates and do not reflect employer plans, subsidies, or out-of-pocket costs. This is not healthcare advice.

Taxes in Asotin County

State and local tax rates for Washington.

No state income tax
Washington does not levy a personal income tax.
State sales tax
6.5%
Combined sales tax
10.2%
incl. average local

Tax rates change. Consult a qualified tax professional for advice on your specific situation. This is not tax advice.

Transportation in Asotin County

Commute patterns and estimated costs.

Average commute
15.1 min
Drive alone
77.9%
Public transit
0.4%
Work from home
11.4%

Source: ACS

Monthly cost estimates for Asotin County

What it costs to live in Asotin County each month.

Single person
$2,782
per month
  • Rent $921
  • Energy $157
  • Water $60
  • Groceries $369
  • Transport $320
  • Healthcare $480
  • Federal tax $475
  • State tax $0
Couple
$4,162
per month
  • Rent $1,208
  • Energy $188
  • Water $70
  • Groceries $611
  • Transport $420
  • Healthcare $864
  • Federal tax $801
  • State tax $0
Family
$6,813
per month
  • Rent $1,693
  • Energy $236
  • Water $85
  • Groceries $928
  • Transport $520
  • Healthcare $1,350
  • Childcare $1,200
  • Federal tax $801
  • State tax $0

Frequently asked questions about Asotin County

Common questions about cost of living, rent and salary.

What is the average rent in Asotin County?

In Asotin County, WA, a one-bedroom apartment averages $921 per month, a two-bedroom averages $1,208 per month, a three-bedroom averages $1,693 per month, according to HUD Fair Market Rent data.

What is the average salary in Asotin County?

In Asotin County, WA, the average household income is $69,107 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $39,106 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

What is the cost of living in Asotin County?

The estimated cost of living in Asotin County, WA is approximately $2,782 per month for a single person, $4,162 for a couple, $6,813 for a family. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and taxes.

What is the sales tax rate in Asotin County?

The combined sales tax rate in Asotin County, WA is 10.23%, which includes the Washington state rate of 6.50% plus an average local rate of 3.73%.

Is Asotin County an affordable place to live?

Based on the data, a single person in Asotin County, WA would need approximately $2,782 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $69,107 per year ($5,759 per month). Asotin County is relatively affordable compared to the national average.

How much does healthcare cost in Asotin County?

The ACA marketplace benchmark premium in Asotin County, WA is approximately $480 per month for an individual. Approximately 5.8% of residents are uninsured. Actual costs vary based on employer coverage, plan type, and individual circumstances.

What are house prices in Asotin County?

The average home value in Asotin County, WA is $286,200, with average annual property taxes of $2,289, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

How does Asotin County compare to other areas?

You can compare Asotin County, WA with any other US county using our comparison tool at /compare. Asotin County is in the Lewiston, ID-WA metro area.

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About this data

All figures on this page come from official U.S. government sources, listed below.

  • HUD FMR FY2025
  • ACS 2019-2023 5-Year
  • EIA
  • ACS + national avg
  • ACS
  • USDA + BEA RPP
Methodology All data sources