salaryRent is higher than in 82% of U.S. cities. Household incomes are higher than in 97% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 5.0 years of household income. Most homes (90.5%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $94,960 a year. That is $46 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 140 of 192 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Maltby?
Share of households by yearly income. 72.1% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Maltby
| Size | Maltby | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | $1,944 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,872 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,244 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,976 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Maltby 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 Maltby, so the Washington figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Maltby
Life in Maltby
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Maltby?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $4,579 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $1,002,100 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $100,210 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Maltby, WA?
Renting in Maltby costs a median of about $2,374 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Washington median is $2,025.
How much do I need to make to live in Maltby?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $94,960 a year, or $46 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Maltby cheap or expensive?
Maltby is rated Cheap: rent takes 14.2% of the typical household income of $200,015. It ranks 140th cheapest of 192 Washington cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Maltby?
The median homeowner in Maltby pays $8,338 a year in property taxes, about 0.83% of the median home value.
Is Maltby 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 Maltby?
The median home value in Maltby is $1,002,100, about 5.0 times the typical yearly household income.
10,910 people live in Maltby. Numbers are typical (middle) values.