salaryRent is lower than in 63% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 4.7 years of household income.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $56,200 a year. That is $27 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 24 of 192 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Kennewick?
Share of households by yearly income. 26.1% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Kennewick
| Size | Kennewick | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,065 | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,114 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,389 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,655 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,179 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Kennewick overall?
Everyday prices in the Kennewick-Richland metro area are same as the U.S. average (index 100.1, U.S. = 100).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024.
Taxes and bills in Kennewick
Life in Kennewick
What jobs pay in Kennewick
| Job | Median pay | Rent / pay |
|---|---|---|
| Pharmacist | $158,130 | 10.7% |
| Physician Assistant | $154,230 | 10.9% |
| Nurse Practitioner | $147,890 | 11.4% |
| Lawyer | $135,590 | 12.4% |
| Operations Manager | $130,460 | 12.9% |
| Software Developer | $127,800 | 13.2% |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $127,100 | 13.3% |
| Dental Hygienist | $122,480 | 13.8% |
| Civil Engineer | $121,370 | 13.9% |
| Registered Nurse | $106,410 | 15.8% |
| Police Officer | $104,570 | 16.1% |
| Elementary School Teacher | $100,380 | 16.8% |
| Electrician | $99,850 | 16.9% |
| Plumber | $97,130 | 17.4% |
| Accountant | $93,280 | 18.1% |
| Firefighter | $80,090 | 21.1% |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | $79,630 | 21.2% |
| Market Research Analyst | $76,540 | 22.0% |
| HVAC Technician | $75,660 | 22.3% |
| Carpenter | $64,320 | 26.2% |
| Truck Driver | $62,520 | 27.0% |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $51,460 | 32.8% |
| Medical Assistant | $50,820 | 33.2% |
| Nursing Assistant | $48,060 | 35.1% |
| Customer Service Representative | $45,380 | 37.2% |
| Restaurant Cook | $45,280 | 37.2% |
| Warehouse Worker | $44,380 | 38.0% |
| Retail Salesperson | $37,600 | 44.8% |
| Cashier | $36,610 | 46.1% |
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Kennewick?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $1,167 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $370,700 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $37,070 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Kennewick, WA?
Renting in Kennewick costs a median of about $1,405 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Washington median is $2,025.
How much do I need to make to live in Kennewick?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $56,200 a year, or $27 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Kennewick cheap or expensive?
Kennewick is rated OK: rent takes 21.2% of the typical household income of $79,352. It ranks 24th cheapest of 192 Washington cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Kennewick?
The median homeowner in Kennewick pays $2,661 a year in property taxes, about 0.72% of the median home value.
Is Kennewick more expensive than the national average?
Overall prices in the metro area are same as the U.S. average, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
How much does a house cost in Kennewick?
The median home value in Kennewick is $370,700, about 4.7 times the typical yearly household income.
85,295 people live in Kennewick. Numbers are typical (middle) values.