salaryRent here is among the highest 10% in the country. Household incomes are higher than in 93% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 4.4 years of household income. Commutes are long, about 37 minutes each way. Most homes (83.2%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $125,600 a year. That is $60 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 185 of 192 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Maple Valley?
Share of households by yearly income. 59.7% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Maple Valley
| Size | Maple Valley | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,902 | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,892 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $2,425 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,627 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $3,500+ | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Maple Valley 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 Maple Valley, so the Washington figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Maple Valley
Life in Maple Valley
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Maple Valley?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $1,888 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $724,700 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $72,470 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Maple Valley, WA?
Renting in Maple Valley costs a median of about $3,140 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Washington median is $2,025.
How much do I need to make to live in Maple Valley?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $125,600 a year, or $60 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Maple Valley cheap or expensive?
Maple Valley is rated OK: rent takes 22.9% of the typical household income of $164,886. It ranks 185th cheapest of 192 Washington cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Maple Valley?
The median homeowner in Maple Valley pays $6,110 a year in property taxes, about 0.84% of the median home value.
Is Maple Valley 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 Maple Valley?
The median home value in Maple Valley is $724,700, about 4.4 times the typical yearly household income.
28,287 people live in Maple Valley. Numbers are typical (middle) values.