salaryRent is higher than in 66% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 6.3 years of household income, so buying is hard for most locals.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $78,040 a year. That is $38 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 84 of 192 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Everett?
Share of households by yearly income. 29.9% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Everett
| Size | Everett | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,318 | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,634 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,898 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,267 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,640 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Everett overall?
Everyday prices in the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue metro area are 11% above the U.S. average (index 111.1, U.S. = 100).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024.
Taxes and bills in Everett
Life in Everett
What jobs pay in Everett
| Job | Median pay | Rent / pay |
|---|---|---|
| Physician Assistant | $167,290 | 14.0% |
| Software Developer | $167,280 | 14.0% |
| Lawyer | $164,980 | 14.2% |
| Pharmacist | $162,870 | 14.4% |
| Nurse Practitioner | $160,090 | 14.6% |
| Operations Manager | $146,030 | 16.0% |
| Dental Hygienist | $133,740 | 17.5% |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $133,690 | 17.5% |
| Registered Nurse | $128,260 | 18.3% |
| Civil Engineer | $116,480 | 20.1% |
| Police Officer | $115,120 | 20.3% |
| Elementary School Teacher | $102,920 | 22.7% |
| Market Research Analyst | $102,170 | 22.9% |
| Electrician | $101,780 | 23.0% |
| Firefighter | $101,090 | 23.2% |
| Accountant | $99,370 | 23.6% |
| Plumber | $95,230 | 24.6% |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | $85,690 | 27.3% |
| HVAC Technician | $80,100 | 29.2% |
| Carpenter | $76,410 | 30.6% |
| Truck Driver | $71,240 | 32.9% |
| Medical Assistant | $61,500 | 38.1% |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $57,280 | 40.9% |
| Customer Service Representative | $53,550 | 43.7% |
| Nursing Assistant | $51,990 | 45.0% |
| Warehouse Worker | $47,740 | 49.0% |
| Restaurant Cook | $47,730 | 49.1% |
| Cashier | $44,210 | 53.0% |
| Retail Salesperson | $42,080 | 55.6% |
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Everett?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $1,971 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $565,300 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $56,530 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Everett, WA?
Renting in Everett costs a median of about $1,951 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Washington median is $2,025.
How much do I need to make to live in Everett?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $78,040 a year, or $38 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Everett cheap or expensive?
Everett is rated OK: rent takes 26.0% of the typical household income of $90,068. It ranks 84th cheapest of 192 Washington cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Everett?
The median homeowner in Everett pays $4,230 a year in property taxes, about 0.75% of the median home value.
Is Everett more expensive than the national average?
Overall prices in the metro area are 11% above the U.S. average, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
How much does a house cost in Everett?
The median home value in Everett is $565,300, about 6.3 times the typical yearly household income.
111,845 people live in Everett. Numbers are typical (middle) values.