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Cost of living in Klickitat County, WA

Estimated monthly cost
$2,754/mo
for a single person, all categories combined

Population 23,082 · Last updated May 21, 2026

Cost breakdown

Single person, by category, per month.

Rent $925 34%
Federal tax $513 19%
Healthcare $480 17%
Groceries $369 13%
Transport $250 9%
Energy $157 6%
Water $60 2%
State tax $0 0%

Rent in Klickitat County

Fair Market Rents by bedroom count.

Studio
$832
per month
1 bedroom
$925
per month
2 bedroom
$1,214
per month
3 bedroom
$1,477
per month
4 bedroom
$1,732
per month

Source: HUD FMR FY2025

Income and earnings in Klickitat County

Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.

Household income
$70,400
per year
Individual earnings
$41,431
per year
Per capita
$42,193
per year

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.

Home values in Klickitat County

Average values reported by homeowners.

Average home value
$388,700
Annual property tax
$2,401

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year

Energy costs in Klickitat 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 Klickitat 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 Klickitat 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 Klickitat County

Commute patterns and estimated costs.

Average commute
24.2 min
Drive alone
66.1%
Public transit
2.6%
Work from home
16.0%

Source: ACS

Monthly cost estimates for Klickitat County

What it costs to live in Klickitat County each month.

Single person
$2,754
per month
  • Rent $925
  • Energy $157
  • Water $60
  • Groceries $369
  • Transport $250
  • Healthcare $480
  • Federal tax $513
  • State tax $0
Couple
$4,119
per month
  • Rent $1,214
  • Energy $188
  • Water $70
  • Groceries $611
  • Transport $350
  • Healthcare $864
  • Federal tax $822
  • State tax $0
Family
$6,548
per month
  • Rent $1,477
  • Energy $236
  • Water $85
  • Groceries $928
  • Transport $450
  • Healthcare $1,350
  • Childcare $1,200
  • Federal tax $822
  • State tax $0

Frequently asked questions about Klickitat County

Common questions about cost of living, rent and salary.

What is the average rent in Klickitat County?

In Klickitat County, WA, a one-bedroom apartment averages $925 per month, a two-bedroom averages $1,214 per month, a three-bedroom averages $1,477 per month, according to HUD Fair Market Rent data.

What is the average salary in Klickitat County?

In Klickitat County, WA, the average household income is $70,400 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $41,431 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

What is the cost of living in Klickitat County?

The estimated cost of living in Klickitat County, WA is approximately $2,754 per month for a single person, $4,119 for a couple, $6,548 for a family. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and taxes.

What is the sales tax rate in Klickitat County?

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

Is Klickitat County an affordable place to live?

Based on the data, a single person in Klickitat County, WA would need approximately $2,754 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $70,400 per year ($5,867 per month). Klickitat County is relatively affordable compared to the national average.

How much does healthcare cost in Klickitat County?

The ACA marketplace benchmark premium in Klickitat 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 Klickitat County?

The average home value in Klickitat County, WA is $388,700, with average annual property taxes of $2,401, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

How does Klickitat County compare to other areas?

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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