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Anacortes, Washington retirement guide

Washington

Start with the feel of the place. Add the numbers that shape daily life in Anacortes: budget, care access, safety, climate, and local rhythm.

Monthly budget
$3,85258
Healthcare
Poor61
Safety
2.6 / 5 · Caution29
Climate
3.8 / 5 · Very Good55
The city and port of Anacortes, Washington as seen from Cap Sante.

Is Anacortes a good place to retire?

Anacortes can be a serious retirement-city candidate if its monthly budget, healthcare access, safety, climate, and lifestyle picture match the way you plan to live. Start with the public signals below, then use the tab pages and source links to verify the factors that matter most for your household.

Everyday picture

Use these signals together: estimated monthly budget, healthcare access, safety, climate comfort, and lifestyle context. The fuller picture is usually clearer when several factors move in the same direction.

Cost & Budget

Retiree Fit Score3.3 / 5 · Very Good

Estimated Monthly Budget (Traveler)

estimated

$3,876

Estimated Monthly Budget (Local Resident)

estimated

$2,946

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Housing
$1,556
Utilities
$94
Food
$523
Transportation
$773

Estimated Monthly Budget (Couple)

estimated

$4,248

Typical 1BR Rent

city

$1,146

Cost Pressure

estimated

Poor

Healthcare Access

city

Poor

Hospitals Nearby

city

1

Primary Care Access

city

Poor

Pharmacy Convenience

city

Excellent

Quality of Life

Lifestyle Fit3.4 / 5 · Very Good

Safety

estimated

2.6 / 5 · Caution

Violent Crime Level

estimated

Moderate Violent Crime

Property Crime Level

estimated

Moderate Property Crime

Climate Comfort

estimated

3.8 / 5 · Very Good

Summer Heat

estimated

4.6 / 5 · Excellent

Winter Comfort

estimated

3 / 5 · Good

Air Quality

estimated

4.4 / 5 · Excellent

Walkability

city

2.7 / 5 · Good

Age 50+

city

50.6% · Very strong 50+ presence

Sources and methodology

Cost of LivingHealthcareSafetyClimateLifestyle & Recreation