Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)
CAI 129 —
29% above the national average.
how it's computed
Housing121% above
Goods & services2% above
Utilities37% below
Taxes50% below
Insurance24% below
Commute cost36% above
No natural gas service in this area — most homes heat with electricity or propane.
For business: Washington is
CBII band 4/5
· time to build band 4/5.
See state page for the breakdown.
Living here
Nearest 4-year college41 mi
Nearest community college19 mi
Nearest technical college70 mi
High school graduates95.8%
College graduates45.8%
Doing business here
Economic development contacts, most local first:
region
Chelan Douglas Regional Port Authority
The Chelan Douglas Regional Port Authority is the principal economic development agency for Chelan and Douglas Counties and is the first of its kind in Washington. It operates as an independent government entity formed by the consolidation of the Port of Chelan County and the Port of Douglas County.
state
Economic Alliance Snohomish County
Economic Alliance Snohomish County creates economic growth and opportunities through leadership, collaboration, advocacy and support, encouraging business, partnerships, jobs and growth by collaborating with stakeholders throughout Snohomish County. It is described as a catalyst for economic vitality, resulting in stronger communities.
state
Klickitat County Eco Development
Klickitat County Economic Development promotes business in Klickitat County, highlighting infrastructure investments, industrial sites, and a favorable location for locating a business.
state
Washington Eco Dev Association
Washington Economic Development Association (WEDA) is Washington State’s only trade association laser-focused on economic development, committed to recovering, retaining, recruiting and expanding jobs and reinvestment in Washington State. WEDA's members include economic development organizations, cities, counties, ports, tribes, businesses, education and community-based organizations that prioritize economic development, and the association advocates for development opportunities in state legislative and regulatory arenas.
state
Washington State Department of Commerce
As the state’s economic development agency, the Washington State Department of Commerce focuses on strengthening key industries, expanding international trade, helping small businesses grow, providing training to a new generation of workers, providing access to funding, and supporting the work of local economic development partners in all 39 Washington counties.
State sales taxYes
State income taxNone
Right-to-work stateNo