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Cost of living in Kitsap County, WA

Part of the Bremerton Metro Area

Estimated monthly cost
$3,562/mo
for a single person, all categories combined

Population 276,581 · Last updated May 21, 2026

Cost breakdown

Single person, by category, per month.

Rent $1,568 44%
Federal tax $678 19%
Healthcare $480 13%
Groceries $369 10%
Transport $250 7%
Energy $157 4%
Water $60 2%
State tax $0 0%

Rent in Kitsap County

Fair Market Rents by bedroom count.

Studio
$1,411
per month
1 bedroom
$1,568
per month
2 bedroom
$2,057
per month
3 bedroom
$2,685
per month
4 bedroom
$3,090
per month

Source: HUD FMR FY2025

Income and earnings in Kitsap County

Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.

Household income
$98,546
per year
Individual earnings
$51,484
per year
Per capita
$50,367
per year

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.

Home values in Kitsap County

Average values reported by homeowners.

Average home value
$505,700
Annual property tax
$4,030

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year

Energy costs in Kitsap 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 Kitsap County

Insurance premiums and coverage rates.

Individual premium
$480
per month
Family premium
$1,350
per month
Uninsured rate
5.3%

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 Kitsap 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 Kitsap County

Commute patterns and estimated costs.

Average commute
29.5 min
Drive alone
65.2%
Public transit
6.3%
Work from home
13.2%

Source: ACS

Monthly cost estimates for Kitsap County

What it costs to live in Kitsap County each month.

Single person
$3,562
per month
  • Rent $1,568
  • Energy $157
  • Water $60
  • Groceries $369
  • Transport $250
  • Healthcare $480
  • Federal tax $678
  • State tax $0
Couple
$5,423
per month
  • Rent $2,057
  • Energy $188
  • Water $70
  • Groceries $611
  • Transport $350
  • Healthcare $864
  • Federal tax $1,283
  • State tax $0
Family
$8,217
per month
  • Rent $2,685
  • Energy $236
  • Water $85
  • Groceries $928
  • Transport $450
  • Healthcare $1,350
  • Childcare $1,200
  • Federal tax $1,283
  • State tax $0

Frequently asked questions about Kitsap County

Common questions about cost of living, rent and salary.

What is the average rent in Kitsap County?

In Kitsap County, WA, a one-bedroom apartment averages $1,568 per month, a two-bedroom averages $2,057 per month, a three-bedroom averages $2,685 per month, according to HUD Fair Market Rent data.

What is the average salary in Kitsap County?

In Kitsap County, WA, the average household income is $98,546 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $51,484 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

What is the cost of living in Kitsap County?

The estimated cost of living in Kitsap County, WA is approximately $3,562 per month for a single person, $5,423 for a couple, $8,217 for a family. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and taxes.

What is the sales tax rate in Kitsap County?

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

Is Kitsap County an affordable place to live?

Based on the data, a single person in Kitsap County, WA would need approximately $3,562 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $98,546 per year ($8,212 per month). Kitsap County is relatively affordable compared to the national average.

How much does healthcare cost in Kitsap County?

The ACA marketplace benchmark premium in Kitsap County, WA is approximately $480 per month for an individual. Approximately 5.3% of residents are uninsured. Actual costs vary based on employer coverage, plan type, and individual circumstances.

What are house prices in Kitsap County?

The average home value in Kitsap County, WA is $505,700, with average annual property taxes of $4,030, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

How does Kitsap County compare to other areas?

You can compare Kitsap County, WA with any other US county using our comparison tool at /compare. Kitsap County is in the Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, 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