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Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA

Cost of living in Skagit County, WA

Part of the Mount Vernon Metro Area

Estimated monthly cost
$3,278/mo
for a single person, all categories combined

Population 130,407 · Last updated May 21, 2026

Cost breakdown

Single person, by category, per month.

Rent $1,300 40%
Federal tax $592 18%
Healthcare $480 15%
Groceries $369 11%
Transport $320 10%
Energy $157 5%
Water $60 2%
State tax $0 0%

Rent in Skagit County

Fair Market Rents by bedroom count.

Studio
$1,166
per month
1 bedroom
$1,300
per month
2 bedroom
$1,701
per month
3 bedroom
$2,384
per month
4 bedroom
$2,592
per month

Source: HUD FMR FY2025

Income and earnings in Skagit County

Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.

Household income
$85,474
per year
Individual earnings
$46,223
per year
Per capita
$43,158
per year

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.

Home values in Skagit County

Average values reported by homeowners.

Average home value
$486,200
Annual property tax
$4,008

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year

Energy costs in Skagit 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 Skagit County

Insurance premiums and coverage rates.

Individual premium
$480
per month
Family premium
$1,350
per month
Uninsured rate
6.6%

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 Skagit 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 Skagit County

Commute patterns and estimated costs.

Average commute
25.9 min
Drive alone
75.4%
Public transit
0.6%
Work from home
10.8%

Source: ACS

Monthly cost estimates for Skagit County

What it costs to live in Skagit County each month.

Single person
$3,278
per month
  • Rent $1,300
  • Energy $157
  • Water $60
  • Groceries $369
  • Transport $320
  • Healthcare $480
  • Federal tax $592
  • State tax $0
Couple
$4,923
per month
  • Rent $1,701
  • Energy $188
  • Water $70
  • Groceries $611
  • Transport $420
  • Healthcare $864
  • Federal tax $1,069
  • State tax $0
Family
$7,772
per month
  • Rent $2,384
  • Energy $236
  • Water $85
  • Groceries $928
  • Transport $520
  • Healthcare $1,350
  • Childcare $1,200
  • Federal tax $1,069
  • State tax $0

Frequently asked questions about Skagit County

Common questions about cost of living, rent and salary.

What is the average rent in Skagit County?

In Skagit County, WA, a one-bedroom apartment averages $1,300 per month, a two-bedroom averages $1,701 per month, a three-bedroom averages $2,384 per month, according to HUD Fair Market Rent data.

What is the average salary in Skagit County?

In Skagit County, WA, the average household income is $85,474 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $46,223 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

What is the cost of living in Skagit County?

The estimated cost of living in Skagit County, WA is approximately $3,278 per month for a single person, $4,923 for a couple, $7,772 for a family. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and taxes.

What is the sales tax rate in Skagit County?

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

Is Skagit County an affordable place to live?

Based on the data, a single person in Skagit County, WA would need approximately $3,278 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $85,474 per year ($7,123 per month). Skagit County is relatively affordable compared to the national average.

How much does healthcare cost in Skagit County?

The ACA marketplace benchmark premium in Skagit County, WA is approximately $480 per month for an individual. Approximately 6.6% of residents are uninsured. Actual costs vary based on employer coverage, plan type, and individual circumstances.

What are house prices in Skagit County?

The average home value in Skagit County, WA is $486,200, with average annual property taxes of $4,008, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

How does Skagit County compare to other areas?

You can compare Skagit County, WA with any other US county using our comparison tool at /compare. Skagit County is in the Mount Vernon-Anacortes, 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