salaryRent is higher than in 70% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 5.9 years of household income. Commutes are long, about 30.4 minutes each way.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $80,640 a year. That is $39 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 96 of 192 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Kent?
Share of households by yearly income. 34.4% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Kent
| Size | Kent | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,535 | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,783 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $2,038 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,369 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,810 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Kent 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 Kent
Life in Kent
What jobs pay in Kent
| Job | Median pay | Rent / pay |
|---|---|---|
| Physician Assistant | $167,290 | 14.5% |
| Software Developer | $167,280 | 14.5% |
| Lawyer | $164,980 | 14.7% |
| Pharmacist | $162,870 | 14.9% |
| Nurse Practitioner | $160,090 | 15.1% |
| Operations Manager | $146,030 | 16.6% |
| Dental Hygienist | $133,740 | 18.1% |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $133,690 | 18.1% |
| Registered Nurse | $128,260 | 18.9% |
| Civil Engineer | $116,480 | 20.8% |
| Police Officer | $115,120 | 21.0% |
| Elementary School Teacher | $102,920 | 23.5% |
| Market Research Analyst | $102,170 | 23.7% |
| Electrician | $101,780 | 23.8% |
| Firefighter | $101,090 | 23.9% |
| Accountant | $99,370 | 24.3% |
| Plumber | $95,230 | 25.4% |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | $85,690 | 28.2% |
| HVAC Technician | $80,100 | 30.2% |
| Carpenter | $76,410 | 31.7% |
| Truck Driver | $71,240 | 34.0% |
| Medical Assistant | $61,500 | 39.3% |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $57,280 | 42.2% |
| Customer Service Representative | $53,550 | 45.2% |
| Nursing Assistant | $51,990 | 46.5% |
| Warehouse Worker | $47,740 | 50.7% |
| Restaurant Cook | $47,730 | 50.7% |
| Cashier | $44,210 | 54.7% |
| Retail Salesperson | $42,080 | 57.5% |
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Kent?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $2,063 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $587,800 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $58,780 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Kent, WA?
Renting in Kent costs a median of about $2,016 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Washington median is $2,025.
How much do I need to make to live in Kent?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $80,640 a year, or $39 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Kent cheap or expensive?
Kent is rated OK: rent takes 24.3% of the typical household income of $99,548. It ranks 96th cheapest of 192 Washington cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Kent?
The median homeowner in Kent pays $5,446 a year in property taxes, about 0.93% of the median home value.
Is Kent 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 Kent?
The median home value in Kent is $587,800, about 5.9 times the typical yearly household income.
135,603 people live in Kent. Numbers are typical (middle) values.