salaryRent is lower than in 65% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 6.1 years of household income, so buying is hard for most locals. Most homes (83.3%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $54,440 a year. That is $26 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 19 of 192 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Ocean Shores?
Share of households by yearly income. 16.3% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Ocean Shores
| Size | Ocean Shores | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 2 bedrooms | $1,213 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,271 | $1,698 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Ocean Shores 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 Ocean Shores, so the Washington figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Ocean Shores
Life in Ocean Shores
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Ocean Shores?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $1,300 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $383,500 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $38,350 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Ocean Shores, WA?
Renting in Ocean Shores costs a median of about $1,361 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Washington median is $2,025.
How much do I need to make to live in Ocean Shores?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $54,440 a year, or $26 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Ocean Shores cheap or expensive?
Ocean Shores is rated OK: rent takes 26.0% of the typical household income of $62,771. It ranks 19th cheapest of 192 Washington cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Ocean Shores?
The median homeowner in Ocean Shores pays $2,477 a year in property taxes, about 0.65% of the median home value.
Is Ocean Shores 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 Ocean Shores?
The median home value in Ocean Shores is $383,500, about 6.1 times the typical yearly household income.
7,302 people live in Ocean Shores. Numbers are typical (middle) values.