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Cost of living in Kittitas County, WA

Estimated monthly cost
$2,887/mo
for a single person, all categories combined

Population 44,736 · Last updated May 21, 2026

Cost breakdown

Single person, by category, per month.

Rent $1,004 35%
Federal tax $497 17%
Healthcare $480 17%
Groceries $369 13%
Transport $320 11%
Energy $157 5%
Water $60 2%
State tax $0 0%

Rent in Kittitas County

Fair Market Rents by bedroom count.

Studio
$903
per month
1 bedroom
$1,004
per month
2 bedroom
$1,317
per month
3 bedroom
$1,845
per month
4 bedroom
$2,212
per month

Source: HUD FMR FY2025

Income and earnings in Kittitas County

Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.

Household income
$69,928
per year
Individual earnings
$40,478
per year
Per capita
$41,356
per year

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.

Home values in Kittitas County

Average values reported by homeowners.

Average home value
$459,900
Annual property tax
$3,255

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year

Energy costs in Kittitas 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 Kittitas County

Insurance premiums and coverage rates.

Individual premium
$480
per month
Family premium
$1,350
per month
Uninsured rate
5.4%

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 Kittitas 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 Kittitas County

Commute patterns and estimated costs.

Average commute
24.0 min
Drive alone
72.1%
Public transit
0.4%
Work from home
13.2%

Source: ACS

Monthly cost estimates for Kittitas County

What it costs to live in Kittitas County each month.

Single person
$2,887
per month
  • Rent $1,004
  • Energy $157
  • Water $60
  • Groceries $369
  • Transport $320
  • Healthcare $480
  • Federal tax $497
  • State tax $0
Couple
$4,284
per month
  • Rent $1,317
  • Energy $188
  • Water $70
  • Groceries $611
  • Transport $420
  • Healthcare $864
  • Federal tax $814
  • State tax $0
Family
$6,978
per month
  • Rent $1,845
  • Energy $236
  • Water $85
  • Groceries $928
  • Transport $520
  • Healthcare $1,350
  • Childcare $1,200
  • Federal tax $814
  • State tax $0

Frequently asked questions about Kittitas County

Common questions about cost of living, rent and salary.

What is the average rent in Kittitas County?

In Kittitas County, WA, a one-bedroom apartment averages $1,004 per month, a two-bedroom averages $1,317 per month, a three-bedroom averages $1,845 per month, according to HUD Fair Market Rent data.

What is the average salary in Kittitas County?

In Kittitas County, WA, the average household income is $69,928 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $40,478 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

What is the cost of living in Kittitas County?

The estimated cost of living in Kittitas County, WA is approximately $2,887 per month for a single person, $4,284 for a couple, $6,978 for a family. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and taxes.

What is the sales tax rate in Kittitas County?

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

Is Kittitas County an affordable place to live?

Based on the data, a single person in Kittitas County, WA would need approximately $2,887 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $69,928 per year ($5,827 per month). Kittitas County is relatively affordable compared to the national average.

How much does healthcare cost in Kittitas County?

The ACA marketplace benchmark premium in Kittitas County, WA is approximately $480 per month for an individual. Approximately 5.4% of residents are uninsured. Actual costs vary based on employer coverage, plan type, and individual circumstances.

What are house prices in Kittitas County?

The average home value in Kittitas County, WA is $459,900, with average annual property taxes of $3,255, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

How does Kittitas County compare to other areas?

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