Cost of living in Issaquah

Issaquah, United States is Very expensive overall. Monthly costs are about $2655 for one person and $6413 for a family of four, including rent.

How expensive is Issaquah compared to other cities?

Overall living costs in Issaquah are 86% more expensive than the European benchmark.

How does Issaquah compare to your city?

Issaquah is 31% cheaper than New York City, without rent.

Rent in Issaquah is, on average, 37% lower than in New York City.

What drives the cost of living in Issaquah?

Who is Issaquah a good fit for?

Issaquah is a better match for people who prioritize lifestyle benefits and can afford the premium driven by rent & utilities and food. For most moderate-income households, housing costs are the main barrier.

FAQ

Why is Issaquah so expensive?

The primary reason for the high costs in Issaquah is the significantly elevated rent and utilities. This drives overall living expenses upward.

Is food expensive in Issaquah?

Yes, food costs are 54% higher than the European benchmark, contributing to the overall expense of living.

Is public transport affordable in Issaquah?

Public transport in Issaquah is 15% lower than the European benchmark, making it relatively more affordable compared to other expenses.

Cost of living breakdown

Cost of Living, one person, including rent
2655 $
Without Rent
994 $
Rent & Utilities
1661 $
Food
733 $
Transport
64 $
Monthly Salary, after tax
6397 $
GDP per Capita
81,695 $
Freedom Index
8.39
Lifespan
77 years
Speak English
96%
Population
40.1K

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Restaurants

Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant 20.1 $
Dinner 94.3 $
Fast food, McDonalds or KFC 13 $
Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz 6.94 $
Capuccino 4.95 $
Coke, 330ml 3.15 $

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Markets

Milk, 1 L or 1 qt 1.49 $
Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb 5.53 $
Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb 5.52 $
Eggs, 12 pack 4.6 $
Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb 14.5 $
Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb 14.5 $
Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb 17.6 $
Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb 6.64 $
Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb 1.88 $
Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb 4.92 $
Tomato, 1 kg or 2 lb 5.62 $
Potato, 1 kg or 2.2 lb 2.19 $
Onion, 1 kg or 2.2 lb 2.22 $
Water, 1 L or 1 qt 1.85 $
Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz 2.82 $
Wine, 750 mL bottle 17.5 $
Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz 1.74 $
Cigarette pack 12 $

Transportation

One-way Ticket 2.76 $
Monthly Pass 79.4 $
Gas or Petrol, 1l or 0.26 gal 1.17 $
Taxi, 8 km 16.2 $

Personal Care

Doctor Visit, private clinic 164 $
Cold medicine, for 1 week 10.5 $
Hair Shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz. 5.67 $
Toilet paper, 4 rolls 5.97 $
Toothpaste, 1 tube 2.43 $

Utilities per Month

1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage 134 $
Family of 4, electricity, heating, water & garbage 205 $
Internet plan, +60 Mbps 66.2 $

Rent per Month

1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m 1,347 $
3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m 2,477 $
1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m 1,921 $
3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m 2,978 $

Buy Apartment Price

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center 4,177 $
Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs 4,671 $

Salaries and Financing

Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax 6,397 $
Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate 6.48%

Sports and Leisure

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult 57.2 $
Cinema, 1 seat 16.9 $
Haircut 22.9 $

Clothing and Shoes

Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar 89.4 $
Brand Jeans, Levis 501 66.7 $

Childcare

Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child 2,207 $
International Primary School, yearly for 1 child 28,451 $

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Cayman Islands
Issaquah vs George Town (George Town is 37% more expensive)
Bahamas
Issaquah vs Nassau (Nassau is 4% more expensive) Issaquah vs Freeport (Freeport is 17% less expensive)
Vanuatu
Issaquah vs Port Vila (Port Vila is 12% less expensive) Issaquah vs Luganville (Luganville is 15% more expensive)
United States
Issaquah vs New York City (New York City is 53% more expensive) Issaquah vs Los Angeles (Los Angeles is 20% more expensive) Issaquah vs Chicago (Chicago is 0% more expensive) Issaquah vs Houston (Houston is 15% less expensive) Issaquah vs Phoenix (Phoenix is 11% less expensive) Issaquah vs Philadelphia (Philadelphia is 4% less expensive) Issaquah vs San Antonio (San Antonio is 17% less expensive) Issaquah vs San Diego (San Diego is 26% more expensive) Issaquah vs Dallas (Dallas is 4% less expensive) Issaquah vs San Jose (San Jose is 38% more expensive)
Canada
Issaquah vs Toronto (Toronto is 3% less expensive) Issaquah vs Montreal (Montreal is 26% less expensive) Issaquah vs Calgary (Calgary is 19% less expensive) Issaquah vs Ottawa (Ottawa is 16% less expensive) Issaquah vs Edmonton (Edmonton is 33% less expensive) Issaquah vs Winnipeg (Winnipeg is 34% less expensive) Issaquah vs Mississauga (Mississauga is 7% less expensive) Issaquah vs Vancouver (Vancouver is 0% less expensive) Issaquah vs Brampton (Brampton is 20% less expensive) Issaquah vs Hamilton (Hamilton is 19% less expensive)
Barbados
Issaquah vs Bridgetown (Bridgetown is 49% less expensive) Issaquah vs Holetown (Holetown is 48% less expensive)
Panama
Issaquah vs Panama City (Panama City is 48% less expensive) Issaquah vs Colon (Colon is 55% less expensive) Issaquah vs Tocumen (Tocumen is 54% less expensive) Issaquah vs Santiago de Veraguas (Santiago de Veraguas is 60% less expensive) Issaquah vs David (David is 69% less expensive) Issaquah vs La Chorrera (La Chorrera is 64% less expensive) Issaquah vs Balboa (Balboa is 53% less expensive) Issaquah vs Pacora (Pacora is 53% less expensive) Issaquah vs Chitre (Chitre is 59% less expensive) Issaquah vs Penonome (Penonome is 59% less expensive)
Saint Kitts And Nevis
Issaquah vs Basseterre (Basseterre is 53% less expensive) Issaquah vs Cayon (Cayon is 53% less expensive)
Cuba
Issaquah vs Havana (Havana is 61% less expensive) Issaquah vs Santiago de Cuba (Santiago de Cuba is 47% less expensive) Issaquah vs Holguin (Holguin is 52% less expensive) Issaquah vs Camaguey (Camaguey is 43% less expensive) Issaquah vs Santa Clara (Santa Clara is 60% less expensive) Issaquah vs Bayamo (Bayamo is 56% less expensive) Issaquah vs Guantanamo (Guantanamo is 41% less expensive) Issaquah vs Las Tunas (Las Tunas is 41% less expensive) Issaquah vs Pinar del Rio (Pinar del Rio is 59% less expensive) Issaquah vs Cienfuegos (Cienfuegos is 67% less expensive)
Costa Rica
Issaquah vs San Jose (San Jose is 53% less expensive) Issaquah vs Limon (Limon is 55% less expensive) Issaquah vs Liberia (Liberia is 66% less expensive) Issaquah vs Alajuela (Alajuela is 54% less expensive) Issaquah vs Puntarenas (Puntarenas is 52% less expensive) Issaquah vs Cartago (Cartago is 64% less expensive) Issaquah vs Heredia (Heredia is 53% less expensive) Issaquah vs Tamarindo (Tamarindo is 36% less expensive) Issaquah vs Santa Teresa (Santa Teresa is 51% less expensive)
Saint Lucia
Issaquah vs Castries (Castries is 56% less expensive) Issaquah vs Vieux Fort (Vieux Fort is 55% less expensive)
Jamaica
Issaquah vs Kingston (Kingston is 50% less expensive) Issaquah vs Spanish Town (Spanish Town is 71% less expensive) Issaquah vs Montego Bay (Montego Bay is 62% less expensive) Issaquah vs Half Way Tree (Half Way Tree is 56% less expensive) Issaquah vs May Pen (May Pen is 69% less expensive) Issaquah vs Mandeville (Mandeville is 63% less expensive) Issaquah vs Old Harbour (Old Harbour is 68% less expensive) Issaquah vs Linstead (Linstead is 61% less expensive) Issaquah vs Savanna-la-Mar (Savanna-la-Mar is 58% less expensive) Issaquah vs Port Antonio (Port Antonio is 57% less expensive)
El Salvador
Issaquah vs San Salvador (San Salvador is 55% less expensive) Issaquah vs Santa Ana (Santa Ana is 73% less expensive) Issaquah vs Soyapango (Soyapango is 56% less expensive) Issaquah vs San Miguel (San Miguel is 59% less expensive) Issaquah vs Mejicanos (Mejicanos is 56% less expensive) Issaquah vs Apopa (Apopa is 57% less expensive) Issaquah vs Santa Tecla (Santa Tecla is 55% less expensive) Issaquah vs Ahuachapan (Ahuachapan is 45% less expensive) Issaquah vs Usulutan (Usulutan is 59% less expensive) Issaquah vs Sonsonate (Sonsonate is 67% less expensive)
Antigua And Barbuda
Issaquah vs St. John's (St. John's is 59% less expensive) Issaquah vs All Saints (All Saints is 59% less expensive)
Grenada
Issaquah vs St. George's (St. George's is 60% less expensive) Issaquah vs Grenville (Grenville is 60% less expensive)
Dominica
Issaquah vs Roseau (Roseau is 62% less expensive) Issaquah vs Portsmouth (Portsmouth is 57% less expensive)
Saint Vincent
Issaquah vs Kingstown (Kingstown is 63% less expensive) Issaquah vs Georgetown (Georgetown is 62% less expensive)
Belize
Issaquah vs Belize City (Belize City is 67% less expensive) Issaquah vs San Ignacio (San Ignacio is 59% less expensive) Issaquah vs Belmopan (Belmopan is 73% less expensive) Issaquah vs San Pedro Town (San Pedro Town is 50% less expensive) Issaquah vs Caye Caulker (Caye Caulker is 41% less expensive)
Guatemala
Issaquah vs Guatemala City (Guatemala City is 62% less expensive) Issaquah vs Mixco (Mixco is 76% less expensive) Issaquah vs Coban (Coban is 66% less expensive) Issaquah vs Quetzaltenango (Quetzaltenango is 71% less expensive) Issaquah vs Jalapa (Jalapa is 66% less expensive) Issaquah vs San Miguel Petapa (San Miguel Petapa is 66% less expensive) Issaquah vs Momostenango (Momostenango is 67% less expensive) Issaquah vs Mazatenango (Mazatenango is 67% less expensive) Issaquah vs Flores (Flores is 68% less expensive) Issaquah vs Panajachel (Panajachel is 70% less expensive)
Honduras
Issaquah vs Tegucigalpa (Tegucigalpa is 69% less expensive) Issaquah vs San Pedro Sula (San Pedro Sula is 61% less expensive) Issaquah vs Choloma (Choloma is 77% less expensive) Issaquah vs La Ceiba (La Ceiba is 76% less expensive) Issaquah vs El Progreso (El Progreso is 67% less expensive) Issaquah vs Villanueva (Villanueva is 67% less expensive) Issaquah vs Comayagua (Comayagua is 73% less expensive) Issaquah vs Puerto Cortes (Puerto Cortes is 73% less expensive) Issaquah vs Yoro (Yoro is 72% less expensive) Issaquah vs La Lima (La Lima is 67% less expensive)
Dominican Republic
Issaquah vs Santiago de los Caballeros (Santiago de los Caballeros is 70% less expensive) Issaquah vs Santo Domingo (Santo Domingo is 61% less expensive) Issaquah vs Puerto Plata (Puerto Plata is 71% less expensive) Issaquah vs Higuey (Higuey is 71% less expensive) Issaquah vs La Vega (La Vega is 78% less expensive) Issaquah vs San Cristobal (San Cristobal is 69% less expensive) Issaquah vs San Pedro de Macoris (San Pedro de Macoris is 72% less expensive) Issaquah vs San Francisco de Macoris (San Francisco de Macoris is 80% less expensive) Issaquah vs San Juan de la Maguana (San Juan de la Maguana is 76% less expensive) Issaquah vs Bonao (Bonao is 80% less expensive)
Nicaragua
Issaquah vs Managua (Managua is 71% less expensive) Issaquah vs Leon (Leon is 76% less expensive) Issaquah vs Masaya (Masaya is 73% less expensive) Issaquah vs Matagalpa (Matagalpa is 79% less expensive) Issaquah vs Chinandega (Chinandega is 76% less expensive) Issaquah vs Esteli (Esteli is 78% less expensive) Issaquah vs Granada (Granada is 74% less expensive) Issaquah vs Jinotega (Jinotega is 83% less expensive) Issaquah vs Juigalpa (Juigalpa is 75% less expensive) Issaquah vs San Juan del Sur (San Juan del Sur is 66% less expensive)