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Is Otis Orchards-East Farms, WA expensive to live in?

CheapRent takes 14 cents of every $1 people earn here.
🏠 Rent per month (2026)$1,26128% lower than U.S. average
💵 Families earn per year (2026)$105,154about $8,763/month · 21% higher than U.S. average
🔑 House price$430,50029% higher than U.S. average

Rent is lower than in 72% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 4.1 years of household income. Most homes (87.1%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find.

How much money do I need?

To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $50,440 a year. That is $24 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 14 of 192 cities from cheapest to most expensive.

Otis Orchards-East Farms
$1,261
$2,206
$1,165
$1,946
$1,231

How much do households earn in Otis Orchards-East Farms?

Under $25k
4.3%
$25k–50k
21.4%
$50k–100k
41.3%
$100k–150k
22.5%
$150k+
11.5%

Share of households by yearly income. 33.9% of households earn $100,000 or more.

How expensive is Otis Orchards-East Farms 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 Otis Orchards-East Farms, so the Washington figure is shown.

Taxes and bills in Otis Orchards-East Farms

🏛️ Property tax$3,712a year · 0.86% of home value · U.S. $3,119
⚡ Electric bill$152a month (typical) · U.S. $156

Life in Otis Orchards-East Farms

Commute to work28.3 minU.S.: 26.4 min
College degree17.3%U.S.: 35.7%
Own their home87.1%U.S.: 65.2%
Below poverty line5.6%U.S.: 12.5%
Unemployment4.1%U.S.: 5.2%

Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Otis Orchards-East Farms?

Renting is cheaper right now: about $1,726 a month less.

Renting
$1,261
Owning
$2,987

Owning assumes a typical $430,500 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $43,050 for the down payment.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Otis Orchards-East Farms, WA?

Renting in Otis Orchards-East Farms costs a median of about $1,261 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Washington median is $2,025.

How much do I need to make to live in Otis Orchards-East Farms?

To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $50,440 a year, or $24 an hour at a full-time job.

Is Otis Orchards-East Farms cheap or expensive?

Otis Orchards-East Farms is rated Cheap: rent takes 14.4% of the typical household income of $105,154. It ranks 14th cheapest of 192 Washington cities we track.

How much are property taxes in Otis Orchards-East Farms?

The median homeowner in Otis Orchards-East Farms pays $3,712 a year in property taxes, about 0.86% of the median home value.

Is Otis Orchards-East Farms 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 Otis Orchards-East Farms?

The median home value in Otis Orchards-East Farms is $430,500, about 4.1 times the typical yearly household income.

5,454 people live in Otis Orchards-East Farms. Numbers are typical (middle) values.