Cost of Living in Longview, WA
Longview-Kelso, WA — prices, rents and what jobs really pay here after taxes.
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What would you need to earn in Longview, WA to keep the same lifestyle — after taxes — as in another city?
Prices in Longview, WA vs. the U.S. average
| Category | Index (U.S. = 100) | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| All items | 97.5 | −2.5% |
| Housing | 82.5 | −17.5% |
| Goods | 105.0 | +5.0% |
| Utilities | 98.5 | −1.5% |
| Other services | 99.5 | −0.5% |
Source: BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024.
Rent in Longview, WA
| Unit | Monthly rent | Income needed (30% rule) |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,000 | $40,000/yr |
| 1 bedroom | $1,199 | $47,960/yr |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,451 | $58,040/yr |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,018 | $80,720/yr |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,434 | $97,360/yr |
HUD Fair Market Rents, FY2026, population-weighted across the metro's counties.
Take-home pay in Longview, WA
- Federal income tax$4,710
- Social Security (6.2%)$3,560
- Medicare (1.45%)$833
- Washington income tax$0
- Take-home pay$48,317
Marginal rate: 12% federal + 0.00% state
Highest-paying jobs in Longview, WA
*In U.S.-average dollars after adjusting for local prices.
Frequently asked questions
Is Longview, WA expensive to live in?
According to the Bureau of Economic Analysis, overall prices in the Longview-Kelso, WA metro area are 97.5% of the U.S. average, with housing at 82.5%. It is the #120 most expensive of 387 metro areas we track.
What salary do you need to live in Longview, WA?
To match the buying power of a $60,000 salary in an average-priced U.S. city you would need about $58,527 in Longview, WA (before tax differences). The median wage across all jobs here is $57,420.
How much is rent in Longview, WA?
HUD’s FY2026 fair market rents for Longview, WA are $1,000 for a studio, $1,199 for one bedroom, $1,451 for two bedrooms and $2,018 for three bedrooms, including utilities.
All salaries in Longview, WA
Management Occupations
- General and Operations Manager — $125,600
Educational Instruction and Library Occupations
- Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education — $79,910
- Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary — $45,400
Healthcare Support Occupations
- Home Health and Personal Care Aide — $47,840
- Nursing Assistant — $47,830
Food Preparation and Serving Related Occupations
- Fast Food and Counter Worker — $36,020
Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance Occupations
Sales and Related Occupations
- Retail Salesperson — $38,680
- Cashier — $36,350
Office and Administrative Support Occupations
- Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks — $56,620
- Office Clerks, General — $48,170
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Occupations
- Industrial Machinery Mechanic — $96,950
Production Occupations
- First-Line Supervisor of Production and Operating Workers — $82,060
- Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders — $59,770
- Packaging and Filling Machine Operator and Tender — $47,980
Transportation and Material Moving Occupations
- Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Driver — $62,930
- Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand — $40,510
- Stocker and Order Filler — $38,190