salaryRent is lower than in 52% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 5.4 years of household income.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $64,840 a year. That is $31 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 35 of 192 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Longview?
Share of households by yearly income. 16.0% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Longview
| Size | Longview | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $920 | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $947 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,230 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,749 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,311 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Longview overall?
Everyday prices in the Longview-Kelso metro area are 2% below the U.S. average (index 97.5, U.S. = 100).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024.
Taxes and bills in Longview
Life in Longview
What jobs pay in Longview
| Job | Median pay | Rent / pay |
|---|---|---|
| Pharmacist | $172,630 | 11.3% |
| Nurse Practitioner | $148,960 | 13.1% |
| Software Developer | $130,000 | 15.0% |
| Operations Manager | $125,600 | 15.5% |
| Dental Hygienist | $123,020 | 15.8% |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $122,380 | 15.9% |
| Civil Engineer | $102,750 | 18.9% |
| Lawyer | $101,170 | 19.2% |
| Electrician | $96,860 | 20.1% |
| Police Officer | $94,930 | 20.5% |
| Accountant | $93,130 | 20.9% |
| Plumber | $80,710 | 24.1% |
| Elementary School Teacher | $79,910 | 24.3% |
| Firefighter | $78,940 | 24.6% |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | $77,940 | 25.0% |
| Market Research Analyst | $71,120 | 27.4% |
| Carpenter | $68,550 | 28.4% |
| HVAC Technician | $64,400 | 30.2% |
| Truck Driver | $62,930 | 30.9% |
| Medical Assistant | $61,480 | 31.6% |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $54,870 | 35.5% |
| Customer Service Representative | $49,460 | 39.3% |
| Nursing Assistant | $47,830 | 40.7% |
| Restaurant Cook | $44,980 | 43.2% |
| Warehouse Worker | $40,510 | 48.0% |
| Retail Salesperson | $38,680 | 50.3% |
| Cashier | $36,350 | 53.5% |
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Longview?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $888 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $361,600 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $36,160 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Longview, WA?
Renting in Longview costs a median of about $1,621 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Washington median is $2,025.
How much do I need to make to live in Longview?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $64,840 a year, or $31 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Longview cheap or expensive?
Longview is rated OK: rent takes 29.2% of the typical household income of $66,594. It ranks 35th cheapest of 192 Washington cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Longview?
The median homeowner in Longview pays $2,749 a year in property taxes, about 0.76% of the median home value.
Is Longview more expensive than the national average?
Overall prices in the metro area are 2% below the U.S. average, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
How much does a house cost in Longview?
The median home value in Longview is $361,600, about 5.4 times the typical yearly household income.
38,069 people live in Longview. Numbers are typical (middle) values.