salaryRent is higher than in 65% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 5.4 years of household income.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $76,800 a year. That is $37 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 75 of 192 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Bremerton?
Share of households by yearly income. 25.1% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Bremerton
| Size | Bremerton | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,298 | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,408 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,792 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,210 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,316 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Bremerton overall?
Everyday prices in the Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard metro area are 6% above the U.S. average (index 105.6, U.S. = 100).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024.
Taxes and bills in Bremerton
Life in Bremerton
What jobs pay in Bremerton
| Job | Median pay | Rent / pay |
|---|---|---|
| Pharmacist | $158,020 | 14.6% |
| Nurse Practitioner | $156,470 | 14.7% |
| Physician Assistant | $153,810 | 15.0% |
| Software Developer | $146,200 | 15.8% |
| Lawyer | $141,540 | 16.3% |
| Operations Manager | $137,980 | 16.7% |
| Dental Hygienist | $131,040 | 17.6% |
| Civil Engineer | $116,210 | 19.8% |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $108,430 | 21.2% |
| Registered Nurse | $107,220 | 21.5% |
| Elementary School Teacher | $102,650 | 22.4% |
| Police Officer | $101,440 | 22.7% |
| Firefighter | $95,910 | 24.0% |
| Accountant | $88,250 | 26.1% |
| Plumber | $82,960 | 27.8% |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | $81,580 | 28.2% |
| Electrician | $80,990 | 28.4% |
| Market Research Analyst | $76,220 | 30.2% |
| HVAC Technician | $74,650 | 30.9% |
| Carpenter | $65,000 | 35.4% |
| Truck Driver | $62,710 | 36.7% |
| Medical Assistant | $55,680 | 41.4% |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $55,270 | 41.7% |
| Nursing Assistant | $49,160 | 46.9% |
| Customer Service Representative | $47,000 | 49.0% |
| Restaurant Cook | $46,460 | 49.6% |
| Warehouse Worker | $46,370 | 49.7% |
| Retail Salesperson | $38,470 | 59.9% |
| Cashier | $38,100 | 60.5% |
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Bremerton?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $1,129 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $439,400 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $43,940 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Bremerton, WA?
Renting in Bremerton costs a median of about $1,920 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Washington median is $2,025.
How much do I need to make to live in Bremerton?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $76,800 a year, or $37 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Bremerton cheap or expensive?
Bremerton is rated OK: rent takes 28.5% of the typical household income of $80,823. It ranks 75th cheapest of 192 Washington cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Bremerton?
The median homeowner in Bremerton pays $3,268 a year in property taxes, about 0.74% of the median home value.
Is Bremerton more expensive than the national average?
Overall prices in the metro area are 6% above the U.S. average, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
How much does a house cost in Bremerton?
The median home value in Bremerton is $439,400, about 5.4 times the typical yearly household income.
44,830 people live in Bremerton. Numbers are typical (middle) values.