Rent is higher than in 78% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 5.1 years of household income. Commutes are long, about 31.5 minutes each way.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $90,080 a year. That is $43 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 126 of 192 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Marysville?
Share of households by yearly income. 37.9% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Marysville
| Size | Marysville | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,163 | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,463 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,910 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,407 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $3,258 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Marysville 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 Marysville, so the Washington figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Marysville
Life in Marysville
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Marysville?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $1,688 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $567,900 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $56,790 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Marysville, WA?
Renting in Marysville costs a median of about $2,252 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Washington median is $2,025.
How much do I need to make to live in Marysville?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $90,080 a year, or $43 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Marysville cheap or expensive?
Marysville is rated OK: rent takes 24.1% of the typical household income of $112,136. It ranks 126th cheapest of 192 Washington cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Marysville?
The median homeowner in Marysville pays $4,115 a year in property taxes, about 0.72% of the median home value.
Is Marysville 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 Marysville?
The median home value in Marysville is $567,900, about 5.1 times the typical yearly household income.
73,002 people live in Marysville. Numbers are typical (middle) values.