Rent is higher than in 89% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 4.9 years of household income. Commutes are long, about 30.6 minutes each way.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $106,400 a year. That is $51 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 165 of 192 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Lakeland North?
Share of households by yearly income. 37.4% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Lakeland North
| Size | Lakeland North | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | $1,816 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $2,595 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,235 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,762 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Lakeland North 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 Lakeland North, so the Washington figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Lakeland North
Life in Lakeland North
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Lakeland North?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $1,205 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $557,000 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $55,700 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Lakeland North, WA?
Renting in Lakeland North costs a median of about $2,660 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Washington median is $2,025.
How much do I need to make to live in Lakeland North?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $106,400 a year, or $51 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Lakeland North cheap or expensive?
Lakeland North is rated OK: rent takes 28.1% of the typical household income of $113,475. It ranks 165th cheapest of 192 Washington cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Lakeland North?
The median homeowner in Lakeland North pays $5,296 a year in property taxes, about 0.95% of the median home value.
Is Lakeland North 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 Lakeland North?
The median home value in Lakeland North is $557,000, about 4.9 times the typical yearly household income.
15,950 people live in Lakeland North. Numbers are typical (middle) values.