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Is Moses Lake, WA expensive to live in?

OKRent takes 26 cents of every $1 people earn here.
🏠 Rent per month (2026)$1,7391% lower than U.S. average
💵 Families earn per year (2026)$80,620about $6,718/month · 7% lower than U.S. average
🔑 House price$310,0007% lower than U.S. average

Rent is higher than in 54% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 3.8 years of household income. Commutes are short, about 18.2 minutes.

How much money do I need?

To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $69,560 a year. That is $33 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 47 of 192 cities from cheapest to most expensive.

Moses Lake
$1,739
Mill Creek East
$2,816
Frederickson
$2,530
Mercer Island
$2,551
Tumwater
$2,162
Camas
$2,205
Bainbridge Island
$2,598

How much do households earn in Moses Lake?

Under $25k
14.6%
$25k–50k
20.6%
$50k–100k
41.0%
$100k–150k
10.8%
$150k+
8.2%

Share of households by yearly income. 19.1% of households earn $100,000 or more.

Rent by apartment size in Moses Lake

SizeMoses LakeU.S. average
Studio$1,206$1,338
1 bedroom$936$1,324
2 bedrooms$1,299$1,509
3 bedrooms$1,738$1,698
4 bedrooms$2,308$2,098

Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.

How expensive is Moses Lake overall?

Everyday prices in Washington overall are 7% above the U.S. average (index 107.0, U.S. = 100).

Housing
126
Goods (food, clothes…)
104
Utilities
93
Other services
104
U.S. average
100

Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for Moses Lake, so the Washington figure is shown.

Taxes and bills in Moses Lake

🏛️ Property tax$2,536a year · 0.82% of home value · U.S. $3,119
⚡ Electric bill$108a month (typical) · U.S. $156

Life in Moses Lake

Commute to work18.2 minU.S.: 26.4 min
College degree21.4%U.S.: 35.7%
Own their home61.2%U.S.: 65.2%
Below poverty line15.8%U.S.: 12.5%
Unemployment4.6%U.S.: 5.2%

Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Moses Lake?

Renting is cheaper right now: about $412 a month less.

Renting
$1,739
Owning
$2,151

Owning assumes a typical $310,000 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $31,000 for the down payment.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Moses Lake, WA?

Renting in Moses Lake costs a median of about $1,739 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Washington median is $2,025.

How much do I need to make to live in Moses Lake?

To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $69,560 a year, or $33 an hour at a full-time job.

Is Moses Lake cheap or expensive?

Moses Lake is rated OK: rent takes 25.9% of the typical household income of $80,620. It ranks 47th cheapest of 192 Washington cities we track.

How much are property taxes in Moses Lake?

The median homeowner in Moses Lake pays $2,536 a year in property taxes, about 0.82% of the median home value.

Is Moses Lake 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 Moses Lake?

The median home value in Moses Lake is $310,000, about 3.8 times the typical yearly household income.

26,083 people live in Moses Lake. Numbers are typical (middle) values.