salaryRent is higher than in 77% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 4.3 years of household income. Commutes are long, about 32.1 minutes each way. Most homes (78.4%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $88,240 a year. That is $42 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 119 of 192 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Buckley?
Share of households by yearly income. 52.3% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Buckley
| Size | Buckley | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | $1,316 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $2,310 | $1,509 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Buckley 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 Buckley, so the Washington figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Buckley
Life in Buckley
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Buckley?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $1,777 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $574,100 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $57,410 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Buckley, WA?
Renting in Buckley costs a median of about $2,206 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Washington median is $2,025.
How much do I need to make to live in Buckley?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $88,240 a year, or $42 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Buckley cheap or expensive?
Buckley is rated Cheap: rent takes 19.7% of the typical household income of $134,363. It ranks 119th cheapest of 192 Washington cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Buckley?
The median homeowner in Buckley pays $4,550 a year in property taxes, about 0.79% of the median home value.
Is Buckley 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 Buckley?
The median home value in Buckley is $574,100, about 4.3 times the typical yearly household income.
5,371 people live in Buckley. Numbers are typical (middle) values.