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Walla Walla, WA

Cost of living in Walla Walla County, WA

Part of the Walla Walla Metro Area

Estimated monthly cost
$2,893/mo
for a single person, all categories combined

Population 62,102 · Last updated May 21, 2026

Cost breakdown

Single person, by category, per month.

Rent $1,133 39%
Healthcare $480 17%
Federal tax $444 15%
Groceries $369 13%
Transport $250 9%
Energy $157 5%
Water $60 2%
State tax $0 0%

Rent in Walla Walla County

Fair Market Rents by bedroom count.

Studio
$1,020
per month
1 bedroom
$1,133
per month
2 bedroom
$1,487
per month
3 bedroom
$2,049
per month
4 bedroom
$2,497
per month

Source: HUD FMR FY2025

Income and earnings in Walla Walla County

Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.

Household income
$72,212
per year
Individual earnings
$37,232
per year
Per capita
$37,562
per year

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.

Home values in Walla Walla County

Average values reported by homeowners.

Average home value
$375,600
Annual property tax
$3,386

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year

Energy costs in Walla Walla 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 Walla Walla County

Insurance premiums and coverage rates.

Individual premium
$480
per month
Family premium
$1,350
per month
Uninsured rate
8.0%

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 Walla Walla 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 Walla Walla County

Commute patterns and estimated costs.

Average commute
14.9 min
Drive alone
69.7%
Public transit
0.8%
Work from home
11.2%

Source: ACS

Monthly cost estimates for Walla Walla County

What it costs to live in Walla Walla County each month.

Single person
$2,893
per month
  • Rent $1,133
  • Energy $157
  • Water $60
  • Groceries $369
  • Transport $250
  • Healthcare $480
  • Federal tax $444
  • State tax $0
Couple
$4,422
per month
  • Rent $1,487
  • Energy $188
  • Water $70
  • Groceries $611
  • Transport $350
  • Healthcare $864
  • Federal tax $852
  • State tax $0
Family
$7,150
per month
  • Rent $2,049
  • Energy $236
  • Water $85
  • Groceries $928
  • Transport $450
  • Healthcare $1,350
  • Childcare $1,200
  • Federal tax $852
  • State tax $0

Frequently asked questions about Walla Walla County

Common questions about cost of living, rent and salary.

What is the average rent in Walla Walla County?

In Walla Walla County, WA, a one-bedroom apartment averages $1,133 per month, a two-bedroom averages $1,487 per month, a three-bedroom averages $2,049 per month, according to HUD Fair Market Rent data.

What is the average salary in Walla Walla County?

In Walla Walla County, WA, the average household income is $72,212 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $37,232 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

What is the cost of living in Walla Walla County?

The estimated cost of living in Walla Walla County, WA is approximately $2,893 per month for a single person, $4,422 for a couple, $7,150 for a family. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and taxes.

What is the sales tax rate in Walla Walla County?

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

Is Walla Walla County an affordable place to live?

Based on the data, a single person in Walla Walla County, WA would need approximately $2,893 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $72,212 per year ($6,018 per month). Walla Walla County is relatively affordable compared to the national average.

How much does healthcare cost in Walla Walla County?

The ACA marketplace benchmark premium in Walla Walla County, WA is approximately $480 per month for an individual. Approximately 8.0% of residents are uninsured. Actual costs vary based on employer coverage, plan type, and individual circumstances.

What are house prices in Walla Walla County?

The average home value in Walla Walla County, WA is $375,600, with average annual property taxes of $3,386, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

How does Walla Walla County compare to other areas?

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