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Is Othello, WA expensive to live in?

ExpensiveRent takes 37 cents of every $1 people earn here.
🏠 Rent per month (2026)$2,21927% higher than U.S. average
💵 Families earn per year (2026)$71,018about $5,918/month · 18% lower than U.S. average
🔑 House price$290,70013% lower than U.S. average

Rent is higher than in 77% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 4.1 years of household income. Commutes are short, about 16.9 minutes.

How much money do I need?

To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $88,760 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 124 of 192 cities from cheapest to most expensive.

Othello
$2,219
Summit
$1,611
Hoquiam
$1,269
Toppenish
$921
Milton
$2,211
Barberton
$2,028
Orting
$1,726

How much do households earn in Othello?

Under $25k
26.3%
$25k–50k
16.1%
$50k–100k
34.3%
$100k–150k
13.0%
$150k+
8.7%

Share of households by yearly income. 21.7% of households earn $100,000 or more.

Rent by apartment size in Othello

SizeOthelloU.S. average
Studio$1,164$1,338
1 bedroom$636$1,324
2 bedrooms$910$1,509
3 bedrooms$1,186$1,698
4 bedrooms$1,763$2,098

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

How expensive is Othello 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 Othello, so the Washington figure is shown.

Taxes and bills in Othello

🏛️ Property tax$2,477a year · 0.85% of home value · U.S. $3,119
⚡ Electric bill$130a month (typical) · U.S. $156

Life in Othello

Commute to work16.9 minU.S.: 26.4 min
College degree11.8%U.S.: 35.7%
Own their home54.8%U.S.: 65.2%
Below poverty line24.1%U.S.: 12.5%
Unemployment5.5%U.S.: 5.2%

Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Othello?

Buying is cheaper month to month: about $202 a month less than renting.

Renting
$2,219
Owning
$2,017

Owning assumes a typical $290,700 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $29,070 for the down payment.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Othello, WA?

Renting in Othello costs a median of about $2,219 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Washington median is $2,025.

How much do I need to make to live in Othello?

To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $88,760 a year, or $43 an hour at a full-time job.

Is Othello cheap or expensive?

Othello is rated Expensive: rent takes 37.5% of the typical household income of $71,018. It ranks 124th cheapest of 192 Washington cities we track.

How much are property taxes in Othello?

The median homeowner in Othello pays $2,477 a year in property taxes, about 0.85% of the median home value.

Is Othello 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 Othello?

The median home value in Othello is $290,700, about 4.1 times the typical yearly household income.

8,795 people live in Othello. Numbers are typical (middle) values.