salaryRent is higher than in 77% of U.S. cities. Household incomes are higher than in 96% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 5.6 years of household income. It is a highly educated city: 63.3% of adults have a college degree.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $88,680 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 123 of 192 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in North Bend?
Share of households by yearly income. 64.7% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in North Bend
| Size | North Bend | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | $1,286 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $2,410 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $3,060 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $3,500+ | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is North Bend 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 North Bend, so the Washington figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in North Bend
Life in North Bend
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in North Bend?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $5,059 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $1,048,600 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $104,860 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in North Bend, WA?
Renting in North Bend costs a median of about $2,217 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Washington median is $2,025.
How much do I need to make to live in North Bend?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $88,680 a year, or $43 an hour at a full-time job.
Is North Bend cheap or expensive?
North Bend is rated Cheap: rent takes 14.1% of the typical household income of $188,855. It ranks 123rd cheapest of 192 Washington cities we track.
How much are property taxes in North Bend?
The median homeowner in North Bend pays $8,258 a year in property taxes, about 0.79% of the median home value.
Is North Bend 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 North Bend?
The median home value in North Bend is $1,048,600, about 5.6 times the typical yearly household income.
7,953 people live in North Bend. Numbers are typical (middle) values.