salaryRent is higher than in 63% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 5.1 years of household income.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $76,000 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 70 of 192 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in East Wenatchee?
Share of households by yearly income. 29.7% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in East Wenatchee
| Size | East Wenatchee | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,083 | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $998 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,342 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,726 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,757 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is East Wenatchee overall?
Everyday prices in the Wenatchee-East Wenatchee metro area are 4% above the U.S. average (index 103.9, U.S. = 100).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024.
Taxes and bills in East Wenatchee
Life in East Wenatchee
What jobs pay in East Wenatchee
| Job | Median pay | Rent / pay |
|---|---|---|
| Physician Assistant | $168,080 | 13.6% |
| Pharmacist | $156,490 | 14.6% |
| Nurse Practitioner | $142,350 | 16.0% |
| Lawyer | $132,270 | 17.2% |
| Software Developer | $131,970 | 17.3% |
| Dental Hygienist | $118,820 | 19.2% |
| Operations Manager | $118,520 | 19.2% |
| Registered Nurse | $112,280 | 20.3% |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $106,750 | 21.4% |
| Civil Engineer | $100,510 | 22.7% |
| Elementary School Teacher | $100,340 | 22.7% |
| Police Officer | $98,030 | 23.3% |
| Electrician | $93,560 | 24.4% |
| Accountant | $87,770 | 26.0% |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | $75,560 | 30.2% |
| Plumber | $74,200 | 30.7% |
| Market Research Analyst | $69,160 | 33.0% |
| Carpenter | $63,640 | 35.8% |
| HVAC Technician | $61,630 | 37.0% |
| Truck Driver | $58,070 | 39.3% |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $49,820 | 45.8% |
| Medical Assistant | $49,230 | 46.3% |
| Customer Service Representative | $48,590 | 46.9% |
| Nursing Assistant | $48,520 | 47.0% |
| Restaurant Cook | $44,550 | 51.2% |
| Retail Salesperson | $37,700 | 60.5% |
| Warehouse Worker | $37,610 | 60.6% |
| Cashier | $36,550 | 62.4% |
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in East Wenatchee?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $1,078 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $429,200 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $42,920 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in East Wenatchee, WA?
Renting in East Wenatchee costs a median of about $1,900 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Washington median is $2,025.
How much do I need to make to live in East Wenatchee?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $76,000 a year, or $37 an hour at a full-time job.
Is East Wenatchee cheap or expensive?
East Wenatchee is rated OK: rent takes 27.3% of the typical household income of $83,646. It ranks 70th cheapest of 192 Washington cities we track.
How much are property taxes in East Wenatchee?
The median homeowner in East Wenatchee pays $3,355 a year in property taxes, about 0.78% of the median home value.
Is East Wenatchee more expensive than the national average?
Overall prices in the metro area are 4% above the U.S. average, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
How much does a house cost in East Wenatchee?
The median home value in East Wenatchee is $429,200, about 5.1 times the typical yearly household income.
14,199 people live in East Wenatchee. Numbers are typical (middle) values.