salaryRent is higher than in 77% of U.S. cities. Household incomes are higher than in 90% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 4.7 years of household income. Most homes (78.3%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $88,200 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 118 of 192 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Camas?
Share of households by yearly income. 57.5% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Camas
| Size | Camas | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,583 | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,309 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $2,047 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,725 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,913 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Camas 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 Camas, so the Washington figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Camas
Life in Camas
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Camas?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $2,733 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $711,700 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $71,170 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Camas, WA?
Renting in Camas costs a median of about $2,205 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Washington median is $2,025.
How much do I need to make to live in Camas?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $88,200 a year, or $42 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Camas cheap or expensive?
Camas is rated Cheap: rent takes 17.4% of the typical household income of $152,204. It ranks 118th cheapest of 192 Washington cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Camas?
The median homeowner in Camas pays $6,361 a year in property taxes, about 0.89% of the median home value.
Is Camas 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 Camas?
The median home value in Camas is $711,700, about 4.7 times the typical yearly household income.
27,007 people live in Camas. Numbers are typical (middle) values.