salaryRent is higher than in 70% of U.S. cities. Household incomes are higher than in 88% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 4.5 years of household income. Most homes (85.9%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $81,120 a year. That is $39 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 98 of 192 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Barberton?
Share of households by yearly income. 55.4% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Barberton
| Size | Barberton | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 2 bedrooms | $2,003 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,256 | $1,698 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Barberton 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 Barberton, so the Washington figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Barberton
Life in Barberton
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Barberton?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $2,463 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $647,300 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $64,730 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Barberton, WA?
Renting in Barberton costs a median of about $2,028 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Washington median is $2,025.
How much do I need to make to live in Barberton?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $81,120 a year, or $39 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Barberton cheap or expensive?
Barberton is rated Cheap: rent takes 16.8% of the typical household income of $144,508. It ranks 98th cheapest of 192 Washington cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Barberton?
The median homeowner in Barberton pays $5,154 a year in property taxes, about 0.80% of the median home value.
Is Barberton 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 Barberton?
The median home value in Barberton is $647,300, about 4.5 times the typical yearly household income.
8,668 people live in Barberton. Numbers are typical (middle) values.