salaryRent is lower than in 56% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 6.1 years of household income, so buying is hard for most locals. Commutes are short, about 18.3 minutes.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $61,480 a year. That is $30 an hour at a full-time job.
Is rent cheaper than other Washington cities?
Yes. Rent here is cheaper than in most of Washington. It is number 29 of 192 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Blaine?
Share of households by yearly income. 27.2% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Blaine
| Size | Blaine | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | $666 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,470 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,909 | $1,698 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Blaine 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 Blaine, so the Washington figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Blaine
Life in Blaine
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Blaine?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $2,276 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $549,600 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $54,960 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Blaine, WA?
Renting in Blaine costs a median of about $1,537 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Washington median is $2,025.
How much do I need to make to live in Blaine?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $61,480 a year, or $30 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Blaine cheap or expensive?
Blaine is rated OK: rent takes 20.4% of the typical household income of $90,626. It ranks 29th cheapest of 192 Washington cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Blaine?
The median homeowner in Blaine pays $3,790 a year in property taxes, about 0.69% of the median home value.
Is Blaine 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 Blaine?
The median home value in Blaine is $549,600, about 6.1 times the typical yearly household income.
6,100 people live in Blaine. Numbers are typical (middle) values.