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Cost of living in Clallam County, WA

Estimated monthly cost
$2,829/mo
for a single person, all categories combined

Population 77,593 · Last updated May 21, 2026

Cost breakdown

Single person, by category, per month.

Rent $949 34%
Federal tax $494 17%
Healthcare $480 17%
Groceries $369 13%
Transport $320 11%
Energy $157 6%
Water $60 2%
State tax $0 0%

Rent in Clallam County

Fair Market Rents by bedroom count.

Studio
$854
per month
1 bedroom
$949
per month
2 bedroom
$1,245
per month
3 bedroom
$1,741
per month
4 bedroom
$1,986
per month

Source: HUD FMR FY2025

Income and earnings in Clallam County

Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.

Household income
$67,999
per year
Individual earnings
$40,258
per year
Per capita
$40,133
per year

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.

Home values in Clallam County

Average values reported by homeowners.

Average home value
$385,600
Annual property tax
$2,860

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year

Energy costs in Clallam 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 Clallam County

Insurance premiums and coverage rates.

Individual premium
$480
per month
Family premium
$1,350
per month
Uninsured rate
6.5%

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 Clallam 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 Clallam County

Commute patterns and estimated costs.

Average commute
20.1 min
Drive alone
70.8%
Public transit
1.1%
Work from home
12.5%

Source: ACS

Monthly cost estimates for Clallam County

What it costs to live in Clallam County each month.

Single person
$2,829
per month
  • Rent $949
  • Energy $157
  • Water $60
  • Groceries $369
  • Transport $320
  • Healthcare $480
  • Federal tax $494
  • State tax $0
Couple
$4,181
per month
  • Rent $1,245
  • Energy $188
  • Water $70
  • Groceries $611
  • Transport $420
  • Healthcare $864
  • Federal tax $783
  • State tax $0
Family
$6,843
per month
  • Rent $1,741
  • Energy $236
  • Water $85
  • Groceries $928
  • Transport $520
  • Healthcare $1,350
  • Childcare $1,200
  • Federal tax $783
  • State tax $0

Frequently asked questions about Clallam County

Common questions about cost of living, rent and salary.

What is the average rent in Clallam County?

In Clallam County, WA, a one-bedroom apartment averages $949 per month, a two-bedroom averages $1,245 per month, a three-bedroom averages $1,741 per month, according to HUD Fair Market Rent data.

What is the average salary in Clallam County?

In Clallam County, WA, the average household income is $67,999 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $40,258 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

What is the cost of living in Clallam County?

The estimated cost of living in Clallam County, WA is approximately $2,829 per month for a single person, $4,181 for a couple, $6,843 for a family. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and taxes.

What is the sales tax rate in Clallam County?

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

Is Clallam County an affordable place to live?

Based on the data, a single person in Clallam County, WA would need approximately $2,829 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $67,999 per year ($5,667 per month). Clallam County is relatively affordable compared to the national average.

How much does healthcare cost in Clallam County?

The ACA marketplace benchmark premium in Clallam County, WA is approximately $480 per month for an individual. Approximately 6.5% of residents are uninsured. Actual costs vary based on employer coverage, plan type, and individual circumstances.

What are house prices in Clallam County?

The average home value in Clallam County, WA is $385,600, with average annual property taxes of $2,860, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

How does Clallam County compare to other areas?

You can compare Clallam County, WA with any other US county using our comparison tool at /compare. Clallam County is in the Port Angeles, 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