34 Assisted Living Facilities near Burien, WA

Benefits and Drawbacks of Assisted Living in Burien

• Burien’s cost of living is 151.5, more than 50 points higher than the national average of 100. Although groceries and transportation are also higher than the national average, healthcare ranks much lower at 81.7. Seniors in the city might want to keep the higher cost of living in mind, although they may be able to find more affordable healthcare options.
  
• In Washington, seniors are not taxed on Social Security benefits, pensions, or retirement savings account withdrawals. Burien seniors may find that the state’s tax laws result in more money left over at tax time to allocate to living expenses.
  
• The Burien area is home to world-class medical facilities, including Highline Medical Center, in the event of medical emergencies or illness.
  
• There are several transportation options available to Burien seniors. Free Shuttle Bus rides take seniors to personal appointments and shopping for groceries in the area. Seniors with disabilities or who have trouble getting in and out of vehicles can use the Metro Bus Access shared-ride van and those who prefer to the take the bus can opt to get a Metro Orca bus pass for reduced rates.
  
• Burien has comfortable year-round temperatures with summer highs of 76 and winter lows of 37, which is ideal for seniors who don’t like extreme heat or cold. Sperling’s Comfort Index gives the area a 78 out of 100 in terms of overall comfort.
  
• On a scale where 100 represents the areas with the best air quality, Burien has a rank of 20, 38 points lower than the national average of 58. Seniors with breathing difficulties might want to consider other parts of Washington with better air quality.