salaryRent is higher than in 79% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 4.3 years of household income.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $91,200 a year. That is $44 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 129 of 192 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Battle Ground?
Share of households by yearly income. 38.7% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Battle Ground
| Size | Battle Ground | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | $1,371 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,543 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,209 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,651 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Battle Ground 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 Battle Ground, so the Washington figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Battle Ground
Life in Battle Ground
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Battle Ground?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $1,086 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $485,100 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $48,510 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Battle Ground, WA?
Renting in Battle Ground costs a median of about $2,280 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Washington median is $2,025.
How much do I need to make to live in Battle Ground?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $91,200 a year, or $44 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Battle Ground cheap or expensive?
Battle Ground is rated OK: rent takes 24.2% of the typical household income of $113,218. It ranks 129th cheapest of 192 Washington cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Battle Ground?
The median homeowner in Battle Ground pays $3,452 a year in property taxes, about 0.71% of the median home value.
Is Battle Ground 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 Battle Ground?
The median home value in Battle Ground is $485,100, about 4.3 times the typical yearly household income.
21,886 people live in Battle Ground. Numbers are typical (middle) values.