B+
24%
Overall NAT. AVG.
6%
Goods & Services NAT. AVG.
60%
Housing NAT. AVG.
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Date & Last Updated: This data reflects 2023 and was released from C2ER in January, 2024; this is the most current data available.
The cost of living index is based on a national average of 100. For example, if the cost of living is 90, then it is 10% lower than average. If the cost of living is 110, then it is 10% higher than average. The breakdown for each index is as follows: goods & services (33%), groceries (13%), health care (5%), housing (30%), transportation (9%) and utilities (10%). If the cost of living data was unavailable for this city, estimates based upon nearby cities were used.
Index Central Park Vancouver Washington
Cost of living124124118
Goods & Services106106111
Groceries111111110
Health care110110120
Housing160161135
Transportation126126123
Utilities969692
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Cost Of Living Quick Facts

  • The cost of living in Central Park is 5% higher than the Vancouver average
  • The cost of living in Central Park is 24% higher than the national average
  • Central Park housing is 60% higher than the national average
  • Washington general sales tax is 27% higher than the national average
  • Washington state income tax is 100% lower than the national average

Most Affordable Places to Live in and Around Central Park

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Central Park Your current location Population: 2,272 B+ Fruit Valley Neighborhood: 2.9mi / 4.7km away Population: 1,730 A+ Cascade Highlands Neighborhood: 6.9mi / 11.1km away Population: 3,624 A- Old Town-Chinatown Neighborhood: 7.6mi / 12.3km away Population: 2,845 A- Bagley Downs Neighborhood: 1.7mi / 2.7km away Population: 6,650 B+ Haden Island Neighborhood: 2.7mi / 4.3km away Population: 565 B+ Rose Village Neighborhood: 0.7mi / 1.1km away Population: 5,633 B+ Van Mall Neighborhood: 3.4mi / 5.5km away Population: 4,604 B Fourth Plain Village Neighborhood: 1.0mi / 1.6km away Population: 2,177 B Centennial Neighborhood: 11.9mi / 19.1km away Population: 22,726 B North Image Neighborhood: 5.5mi / 8.9km away Population: 6,897 B- Ogden Neighborhood: 3.1mi / 5.0km away Population: 5,254 B- North Garrison Heights Neighborhood: 3.3mi / 5.4km away Population: 1,985 B- Meadow Homes Neighborhood: 1.9mi / 3.0km away Population: 2,179 B- Hamey Heights Neighborhood: 1.2mi / 2.0km away Population: 5,463 C+ Powellhurst Neighborhood: 11.2mi / 18.0km away Population: 25,760 C+ Kevanna Park Neighborhood: 4.4mi / 7.0km away Population: 2,623 C+ Hough Neighborhood: 1.3mi / 2.1km away Population: 2,574 C+ Sunderland Neighborhood: 4.6mi / 7.4km away Population: 492 C+ Esther Short Neighborhood: 1.2mi / 2.0km away Population: 2,713 C Hudsons Bay Neighborhood: 0.6mi / 1.0km away Population: 1,879 C Mountain View Neighborhood: 6.3mi / 10.1km away Population: 4,086 C Arnada Neighborhood: 0.7mi / 1.1km away Population: 927 C Mill Park Neighborhood: 10.0mi / 16.0km away Population: 9,784 C Fircrest Neighborhood: 5.2mi / 8.4km away Population: 7,479 C Hazelwood Neighborhood: 9.7mi / 15.7km away Population: 25,397 C
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          Median Income & Debt-To-Income Ratio

          Median Income Per Year Per Month Max Budget (28% DTI) Max Budget (36% DTI)
          Household$65,573$5,464$1,530$1,967

          Washington Sales Tax

          State General Sales Tax With Max Surtax
          Washington 6.5% 10.4%

          Washington Income Tax

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          Goods & Services

          Item Vancouver National avg. Difference
          Haircut $41.22$24.2669.9%
          Beauty Salon $60.58$45.5633.0%
          Toothpaste $3.63$3.702.0%
          Shampoo $1.53$1.2819.5%
          Movie $12.98$12.136.9%
          Bowling $18.31$18.001.7%

          Groceries

          Item Vancouver National avg. Difference
          Ground Beef $6.17$5.845.7%
          Fried Chicken $2.03$1.5728.8%
          Milk $5.04$4.677.9%
          Potatoes $4.39$4.9311.1%
          Pizza $12.21$12.091.0%
          Beer $12.07$10.4115.9%

          Health Care

          Item Vancouver National avg. Difference
          Optometrist $131.94$125.685.0%
          Doctor $188.49$135.7838.8%
          Dentist $115.08$113.291.6%
          Ibuprofen $11.58$10.658.7%
          Lipitor $386.53$468.6017.5%

          Housing

          Item Vancouver National avg. Difference
          Home Price $318,200.00$184,700.0072.3%
          Avg. Mortgage Payment $3,332.86$2,346.6942.0%
          Apartment Rent $1,289.00$949.0035.8%

          Transportation

          Item Vancouver National avg. Difference
          Gasoline $4.16$3.4620.3%
          Tire Balancing $84.45$59.9240.9%

          Utilities

          Item Vancouver National avg. Difference
          All Electricity $182.73$193.995.8%
          Phone $190.36$192.251.0%
          Although the cost of living data is updated regularly, this cost of living information is to be used as estimates only as prices can change on an ongoing basis.

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          City Population Cost of Living Index National Avg.
          Wood Village, OR4,0691099.0%
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          Fairview, OR9,38212322.7%
          Scappoose, OR7,43612323.2%
          Hazel Dell, WA21,83012323.3%
          Vancouver, WA182,79212424.4%

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          Worcester, MA185,18611414.1%
          Vancouver, WA182,79212424.4%
          Date & Last Updated: This data reflects 2023 and was released from C2ER in January, 2024; this is the most current data available.