salaryRent here is among the highest 10% in the country. Household incomes are higher than in 97% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 4.4 years of household income. Commutes are long, about 33 minutes each way. Most homes (82.6%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find. It is a highly educated city: 67.6% of adults have a college degree.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $112,640 a year. That is $54 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 173 of 192 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Mill Creek East?
Share of households by yearly income. 74.1% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Mill Creek East
| Size | Mill Creek East | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 2 bedrooms | $2,364 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $3,234 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $3,644 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Mill Creek East 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 Mill Creek East, so the Washington figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Mill Creek East
Life in Mill Creek East
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Mill Creek East?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $3,466 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $905,400 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $90,540 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Mill Creek East, WA?
Renting in Mill Creek East costs a median of about $2,816 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Washington median is $2,025.
How much do I need to make to live in Mill Creek East?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $112,640 a year, or $54 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Mill Creek East cheap or expensive?
Mill Creek East is rated Cheap: rent takes 16.2% of the typical household income of $208,083. It ranks 173rd cheapest of 192 Washington cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Mill Creek East?
The median homeowner in Mill Creek East pays $7,497 a year in property taxes, about 0.83% of the median home value.
Is Mill Creek East 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 Mill Creek East?
The median home value in Mill Creek East is $905,400, about 4.4 times the typical yearly household income.
25,453 people live in Mill Creek East. Numbers are typical (middle) values.