salaryRent is higher than in 86% of U.S. cities. Household incomes are higher than in 92% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 4.6 years of household income. Most homes (88.2%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find. It is a highly educated city: 55.4% of adults have a college degree.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $100,880 a year. That is $49 an hour at a full-time job.
Is rent cheaper than other Washington cities?
No. Rent here is more expensive than in most of Washington. It is number 151 of 192 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Artondale?
Share of households by yearly income. 58.0% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Artondale
| Size | Artondale | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 2 bedrooms | $2,050 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,706 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,227 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Artondale overall?
Everyday prices in Washington overall are 7% above the U.S. average (index 107.0, U.S. = 100).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for Artondale, so the Washington figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Artondale
Life in Artondale
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Artondale?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $2,574 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $734,400 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $73,440 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Artondale, WA?
Renting in Artondale costs a median of about $2,522 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Washington median is $2,025.
How much do I need to make to live in Artondale?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $100,880 a year, or $49 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Artondale cheap or expensive?
Artondale is rated Cheap: rent takes 18.8% of the typical household income of $161,022. It ranks 151st cheapest of 192 Washington cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Artondale?
The median homeowner in Artondale pays $6,289 a year in property taxes, about 0.86% of the median home value.
Is Artondale more expensive than the national average?
Overall prices in Washington are 7% above the U.S. average, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
How much does a house cost in Artondale?
The median home value in Artondale is $734,400, about 4.6 times the typical yearly household income.
14,073 people live in Artondale. Numbers are typical (middle) values.