salaryRent is lower than in 78% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 3.8 years of household income. Most homes (83%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $46,600 a year. That is $22 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 7 of 192 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Finley?
Share of households by yearly income. 34.7% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Finley
| Size | Finley | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 2 bedrooms | $1,208 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,077 | $1,698 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Finley 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 Finley, so the Washington figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Finley
Life in Finley
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Finley?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $1,489 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $382,500 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $38,250 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Finley, WA?
Renting in Finley costs a median of about $1,165 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Washington median is $2,025.
How much do I need to make to live in Finley?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $46,600 a year, or $22 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Finley cheap or expensive?
Finley is rated Cheap: rent takes 14.1% of the typical household income of $99,471. It ranks 7th cheapest of 192 Washington cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Finley?
The median homeowner in Finley pays $3,446 a year in property taxes, about 0.90% of the median home value.
Is Finley 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 Finley?
The median home value in Finley is $382,500, about 3.8 times the typical yearly household income.
5,634 people live in Finley. Numbers are typical (middle) values.