salaryRent is higher than in 84% of U.S. cities. Household incomes are higher than in 87% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 6.1 years of household income, so buying is hard for most locals. Commutes are long, about 31.3 minutes each way. Most homes (89.8%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $98,320 a year. That is $47 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 147 of 192 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Brier?
Share of households by yearly income. 55.2% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Brier
| Size | Brier | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 2 bedrooms | $2,708 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,253 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $3,598 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Brier 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 Brier, so the Washington figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Brier
Life in Brier
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Brier?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $3,555 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $866,600 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $86,660 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Brier, WA?
Renting in Brier costs a median of about $2,458 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Washington median is $2,025.
How much do I need to make to live in Brier?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $98,320 a year, or $47 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Brier cheap or expensive?
Brier is rated OK: rent takes 20.7% of the typical household income of $142,411. It ranks 147th cheapest of 192 Washington cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Brier?
The median homeowner in Brier pays $6,465 a year in property taxes, about 0.75% of the median home value.
Is Brier 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 Brier?
The median home value in Brier is $866,600, about 6.1 times the typical yearly household income.
6,545 people live in Brier. Numbers are typical (middle) values.