Cost of Living in Washington
51 cities • 4,117,692 total population • 2026 Data
$100,796
Avg. Median Income
+30% vs national
$1,749
Avg. Median Rent
+30% vs national
$591,182
Avg. Home Value
+74% vs national
5.1%
Avg. Unemployment
Overview
Washington has 51 cities with populations over 25,000, totaling 4,117,692 residents. The average median household income across these cities is $100,796, which is 30% above the national median.
Rent averages $1,749 per month, and the average home value is $591,182. The largest city is Seattle, while Pullman offers the lowest rent and Mill Creek East has the highest.
Most Affordable Cities in Washington
| # | City | Median Rent | Median Income | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pullman | $1,010 | $45,097 | $401,700 |
| 2 | Yakima | $1,075 | $59,228 | $273,400 |
| 3 | Longview | $1,119 | $60,844 | $339,000 |
| 4 | Spokane | $1,141 | $65,745 | $326,200 |
| 5 | Walla Walla | $1,176 | $65,493 | $356,600 |
Most Expensive Cities in Washington
| # | City | Median Rent | Median Income | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mill Creek East | $3,013 | $183,466 | $840,100 |
| 2 | Sammamish | $2,728 | $227,273 | $1,240,300 |
| 3 | Bellevue | $2,505 | $161,300 | $1,203,100 |
| 4 | Issaquah | $2,484 | $153,786 | $934,100 |
| 5 | Mercer Island | $2,464 | $202,359 | $1,884,200 |
Highest Income Cities in Washington
| # | City | Median Income | Median Rent | Population |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sammamish | $227,273 | $2,728 | 66,375 |
| 2 | Mercer Island | $202,359 | $2,464 | 25,282 |
| 3 | Mill Creek East | $183,466 | $3,013 | 25,461 |
| 4 | Redmond | $162,099 | $2,343 | 75,721 |
| 5 | Bellevue | $161,300 | $2,505 | 151,199 |
All Cities in Washington
| City | Population | Income | Rent | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seattle | 741,440 | $121,984 | $1,998 | $912,100 |
| Spokane | 229,228 | $65,745 | $1,141 | $326,200 |
| Tacoma | 220,482 | $83,857 | $1,597 | $454,600 |
| Vancouver | 192,696 | $78,156 | $1,632 | $440,300 |
| Bellevue | 151,199 | $161,300 | $2,505 | $1,203,100 |
| Kent | 135,015 | $90,416 | $1,833 | $537,500 |
| Everett | 111,083 | $81,502 | $1,675 | $532,300 |
| Spokane Valley | 105,460 | $70,722 | $1,247 | $344,300 |
| Renton | 105,279 | $96,626 | $1,923 | $631,400 |
| Federal Way | 99,232 | $82,144 | $1,738 | $499,600 |
| Yakima | 96,810 | $59,228 | $1,075 | $273,400 |
| Bellingham | 92,367 | $65,821 | $1,478 | $577,400 |
| Kirkland | 91,614 | $143,533 | $2,342 | $1,022,500 |
| Auburn | 85,455 | $95,367 | $1,713 | $510,400 |
| Kennewick | 84,389 | $72,867 | $1,199 | $343,600 |
| Pasco | 78,446 | $81,130 | $1,201 | $344,700 |
| Redmond | 75,721 | $162,099 | $2,343 | $1,091,700 |
| Marysville | 71,570 | $100,362 | $1,863 | $521,500 |
| South Hill | 68,161 | $109,235 | $1,916 | $493,800 |
| Sammamish | 66,375 | $227,273 | $2,728 | $1,240,300 |
| Lakewood | 63,034 | $70,524 | $1,460 | $420,500 |
| Richland | 61,912 | $92,550 | $1,397 | $401,800 |
| Shoreline | 59,280 | $113,336 | $1,938 | $759,400 |
| Lacey | 57,088 | $87,277 | $1,805 | $427,900 |
| Olympia | 55,583 | $76,930 | $1,509 | $457,900 |
| Burien | 51,331 | $90,597 | $1,742 | $609,300 |
| Bothell | 48,610 | $132,232 | $2,295 | $871,300 |
| Bremerton | 44,531 | $74,399 | $1,535 | $409,500 |
| Edmonds | 42,783 | $116,095 | $1,850 | $840,200 |
| Puyallup | 42,642 | $95,639 | $1,750 | $507,000 |
| Lynnwood | 40,953 | $76,439 | $1,675 | $635,800 |
| Lake Stevens | 39,500 | $118,290 | $2,189 | $593,900 |
| Issaquah | 39,472 | $153,786 | $2,484 | $934,100 |
| Parkland | 39,174 | $71,829 | $1,593 | $382,700 |
| Longview | 37,836 | $60,844 | $1,119 | $339,000 |
| Wenatchee | 35,502 | $70,000 | $1,194 | $391,200 |
| Mount Vernon | 35,312 | $73,277 | $1,255 | $429,300 |
| Graham | 35,090 | $115,501 | $2,172 | $472,800 |
| University Place | 34,850 | $94,952 | $1,664 | $578,100 |
| Spanaway | 34,322 | $94,028 | $1,782 | $401,000 |
| Walla Walla | 33,766 | $65,493 | $1,176 | $356,600 |
| Des Moines | 32,545 | $89,787 | $1,727 | $539,800 |
| Pullman | 31,939 | $45,097 | $1,010 | $401,700 |
| SeaTac | 31,143 | $76,517 | $1,637 | $483,200 |
| Orchards | 29,716 | $96,893 | $1,685 | $437,100 |
| Maple Valley | 28,121 | $147,546 | $2,189 | $672,000 |
| Camas | 26,779 | $140,053 | $1,900 | $656,100 |
| Tumwater | 26,519 | $93,635 | $1,654 | $438,000 |
| Moses Lake | 25,594 | $71,854 | $1,203 | $278,100 |
| Mill Creek East | 25,461 | $183,466 | $3,013 | $840,100 |
| Mercer Island | 25,282 | $202,359 | $2,464 | $1,884,200 |
Data Sources
All data from the US Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. State averages calculated from cities with population over 25,000.