salaryRent is higher than in 76% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 4.0 years of household income. Commutes are long, about 33 minutes each way.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $87,040 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 116 of 192 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Enumclaw?
Share of households by yearly income. 48.7% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Enumclaw
| Size | Enumclaw | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | $1,562 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,857 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,294 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $3,331 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Enumclaw 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 Enumclaw, so the Washington figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Enumclaw
Life in Enumclaw
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Enumclaw?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $1,464 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $524,600 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $52,460 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Enumclaw, WA?
Renting in Enumclaw costs a median of about $2,176 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Washington median is $2,025.
How much do I need to make to live in Enumclaw?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $87,040 a year, or $42 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Enumclaw cheap or expensive?
Enumclaw is rated Cheap: rent takes 20.0% of the typical household income of $130,768. It ranks 116th cheapest of 192 Washington cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Enumclaw?
The median homeowner in Enumclaw pays $3,933 a year in property taxes, about 0.75% of the median home value.
Is Enumclaw 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 Enumclaw?
The median home value in Enumclaw is $524,600, about 4.0 times the typical yearly household income.
12,798 people live in Enumclaw. Numbers are typical (middle) values.