salaryRent is lower than in 51% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 4.5 years of household income. Commutes are long, about 32.6 minutes each way.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $65,560 a year. That is $32 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 38 of 192 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Midland?
Share of households by yearly income. 26.4% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Midland
| Size | Midland | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,485 | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $781 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,686 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,977 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,775 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Midland 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 Midland, so the Washington figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Midland
Life in Midland
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Midland?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $1,225 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $412,800 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $41,280 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Midland, WA?
Renting in Midland costs a median of about $1,639 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Washington median is $2,025.
How much do I need to make to live in Midland?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $65,560 a year, or $32 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Midland cheap or expensive?
Midland is rated OK: rent takes 21.5% of the typical household income of $91,349. It ranks 38th cheapest of 192 Washington cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Midland?
The median homeowner in Midland pays $3,308 a year in property taxes, about 0.80% of the median home value.
Is Midland 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 Midland?
The median home value in Midland is $412,800, about 4.5 times the typical yearly household income.
9,050 people live in Midland. Numbers are typical (middle) values.