salaryRent here is among the highest 10% in the country. A typical house costs about 4.1 years of household income. Commutes are long, about 36.5 minutes each way. Most homes (84.2%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $132,080 a year. That is $64 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 189 of 192 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Elk Plain?
Share of households by yearly income. 44.1% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Elk Plain
| Size | Elk Plain | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 2 bedrooms | $1,935 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,139 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,408 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Elk Plain 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 Elk Plain, so the Washington figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Elk Plain
Life in Elk Plain
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Elk Plain?
About the same. Renting and owning cost within $17 of each other each month.
Owning assumes a typical $473,500 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $47,350 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Elk Plain, WA?
Renting in Elk Plain costs a median of about $3,302 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Washington median is $2,025.
How much do I need to make to live in Elk Plain?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $132,080 a year, or $64 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Elk Plain cheap or expensive?
Elk Plain is rated Expensive: rent takes 34.2% of the typical household income of $115,737. It ranks 189th cheapest of 192 Washington cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Elk Plain?
The median homeowner in Elk Plain pays $4,629 a year in property taxes, about 0.98% of the median home value.
Is Elk Plain 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 Elk Plain?
The median home value in Elk Plain is $473,500, about 4.1 times the typical yearly household income.
14,276 people live in Elk Plain. Numbers are typical (middle) values.