salaryRent is higher than in 81% of U.S. cities. Household incomes are higher than in 88% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 6.2 years of household income, so buying is hard for most locals. It is a highly educated city: 56.3% of adults have a college degree.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $93,840 a year. That is $45 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 136 of 192 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Mukilteo?
Share of households by yearly income. 52.4% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Mukilteo
| Size | Mukilteo | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | $1,911 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $2,335 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $3,243 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $3,500+ | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Mukilteo 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 Mukilteo, so the Washington figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Mukilteo
Life in Mukilteo
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Mukilteo?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $3,794 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $884,900 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $88,490 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Mukilteo, WA?
Renting in Mukilteo costs a median of about $2,346 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Washington median is $2,025.
How much do I need to make to live in Mukilteo?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $93,840 a year, or $45 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Mukilteo cheap or expensive?
Mukilteo is rated Cheap: rent takes 19.6% of the typical household income of $143,291. It ranks 136th cheapest of 192 Washington cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Mukilteo?
The median homeowner in Mukilteo pays $5,953 a year in property taxes, about 0.67% of the median home value.
Is Mukilteo 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 Mukilteo?
The median home value in Mukilteo is $884,900, about 6.2 times the typical yearly household income.
21,323 people live in Mukilteo. Numbers are typical (middle) values.