salaryRent is higher than in 66% of U.S. cities. Household incomes are higher than in 89% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 4.8 years of household income. Commutes are long, about 32.8 minutes each way. Most homes (88.6%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $77,840 a year. That is $37 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 83 of 192 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Maplewood?
Share of households by yearly income. 57.9% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Maplewood
| Size | Maplewood | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | $1,590 | $1,324 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,353 | $1,698 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Maplewood 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 Maplewood, so the Washington figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Maplewood
Life in Maplewood
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Maplewood?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $2,969 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $708,300 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $70,830 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Maplewood, WA?
Renting in Maplewood costs a median of about $1,946 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Washington median is $2,025.
How much do I need to make to live in Maplewood?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $77,840 a year, or $37 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Maplewood cheap or expensive?
Maplewood is rated Cheap: rent takes 15.9% of the typical household income of $146,615. It ranks 83rd cheapest of 192 Washington cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Maplewood?
The median homeowner in Maplewood pays $6,327 a year in property taxes, about 0.89% of the median home value.
Is Maplewood 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 Maplewood?
The median home value in Maplewood is $708,300, about 4.8 times the typical yearly household income.
5,803 people live in Maplewood. Numbers are typical (middle) values.