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Cost of living in Skamania County, WA

Part of the Portland Metro Area

Estimated monthly cost
$3,683/mo
for a single person, all categories combined

Population 12,276 · Last updated May 21, 2026

Cost breakdown

Single person, by category, per month.

Rent $1,750 48%
Federal tax $617 17%
Healthcare $480 13%
Groceries $369 10%
Transport $250 7%
Energy $157 4%
Water $60 2%
State tax $0 0%

Rent in Skamania County

Fair Market Rents by bedroom count.

Studio
$1,628
per month
1 bedroom
$1,750
per month
2 bedroom
$1,997
per month
3 bedroom
$2,739
per month
4 bedroom
$3,217
per month

Source: HUD FMR FY2025

Income and earnings in Skamania County

Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.

Household income
$90,085
per year
Individual earnings
$47,770
per year
Per capita
$44,514
per year

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.

Home values in Skamania County

Average values reported by homeowners.

Average home value
$472,600
Annual property tax
$3,380

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year

Energy costs in Skamania 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 Skamania County

Insurance premiums and coverage rates.

Individual premium
$480
per month
Family premium
$1,350
per month
Uninsured rate
6.1%

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 Skamania 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 Skamania County

Commute patterns and estimated costs.

Average commute
31.6 min
Drive alone
69.5%
Public transit
0.2%
Work from home
17.1%

Source: ACS

Monthly cost estimates for Skamania County

What it costs to live in Skamania County each month.

Single person
$3,683
per month
  • Rent $1,750
  • Energy $157
  • Water $60
  • Groceries $369
  • Transport $250
  • Healthcare $480
  • Federal tax $617
  • State tax $0
Couple
$5,224
per month
  • Rent $1,997
  • Energy $188
  • Water $70
  • Groceries $611
  • Transport $350
  • Healthcare $864
  • Federal tax $1,144
  • State tax $0
Family
$8,132
per month
  • Rent $2,739
  • Energy $236
  • Water $85
  • Groceries $928
  • Transport $450
  • Healthcare $1,350
  • Childcare $1,200
  • Federal tax $1,144
  • State tax $0

Frequently asked questions about Skamania County

Common questions about cost of living, rent and salary.

What is the average rent in Skamania County?

In Skamania County, WA, a one-bedroom apartment averages $1,750 per month, a two-bedroom averages $1,997 per month, a three-bedroom averages $2,739 per month, according to HUD Fair Market Rent data.

What is the average salary in Skamania County?

In Skamania County, WA, the average household income is $90,085 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $47,770 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

What is the cost of living in Skamania County?

The estimated cost of living in Skamania County, WA is approximately $3,683 per month for a single person, $5,224 for a couple, $8,132 for a family. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and taxes.

What is the sales tax rate in Skamania County?

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

Is Skamania County an affordable place to live?

Based on the data, a single person in Skamania County, WA would need approximately $3,683 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $90,085 per year ($7,507 per month). Skamania County is relatively affordable compared to the national average.

How much does healthcare cost in Skamania County?

The ACA marketplace benchmark premium in Skamania County, WA is approximately $480 per month for an individual. Approximately 6.1% of residents are uninsured. Actual costs vary based on employer coverage, plan type, and individual circumstances.

What are house prices in Skamania County?

The average home value in Skamania County, WA is $472,600, with average annual property taxes of $3,380, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

How does Skamania County compare to other areas?

You can compare Skamania County, WA with any other US county using our comparison tool at /compare. Skamania County is in the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-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