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Is North Fort Lewis, WA expensive to live in?

ExpensiveRent takes 41 cents of every $1 people earn here.
🏠 Rent per month (2026)$2,55646% higher than U.S. average
💵 Families earn per year (2026)$75,618about $6,302/month · 13% lower than U.S. average

Rent is higher than in 87% of U.S. cities. Commutes are short, about 10.2 minutes. Most households rent (99%), so there are plenty of rental options.

How much money do I need?

To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $102,240 a year. That is $49 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 157 of 192 cities from cheapest to most expensive.

North Fort Lewis
$2,556
$1,001
$1,449
$1,905
$1,970

How much do households earn in North Fort Lewis?

Under $25k
4.5%
$25k–50k
35.7%
$50k–100k
39.5%
$100k–150k
13.7%
$150k+
7.6%

Share of households by yearly income. 21.3% of households earn $100,000 or more.

Rent by apartment size in North Fort Lewis

SizeNorth Fort LewisU.S. average
3 bedrooms$2,651$1,698
4 bedrooms$2,687$2,098

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

How expensive is North Fort Lewis 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 North Fort Lewis, so the Washington figure is shown.

Taxes and bills in North Fort Lewis

⚡ Electric bill$96a month (typical) · U.S. $156

Life in North Fort Lewis

Commute to work10.2 minU.S.: 26.4 min
College degree27.4%U.S.: 35.7%
Own their home0.8%U.S.: 65.2%
Below poverty line12.5%U.S.: 12.5%
Unemployment16.1%U.S.: 5.2%

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in North Fort Lewis, WA?

Renting in North Fort Lewis costs a median of about $2,556 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Washington median is $2,025.

How much do I need to make to live in North Fort Lewis?

To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $102,240 a year, or $49 an hour at a full-time job.

Is North Fort Lewis cheap or expensive?

North Fort Lewis is rated Expensive: rent takes 40.6% of the typical household income of $75,618. It ranks 157th cheapest of 192 Washington cities we track.

Is North Fort Lewis 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.

6,337 people live in North Fort Lewis. Numbers are typical (middle) values.