salaryRent is higher than in 54% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 5.4 years of household income. Commutes are long, about 30.5 minutes each way.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $69,160 a year. That is $33 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 46 of 192 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Parkland?
Share of households by yearly income. 25.4% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Parkland
| Size | Parkland | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,296 | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,525 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,766 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,190 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,061 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Parkland 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 Parkland, so the Washington figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Parkland
Life in Parkland
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Parkland?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $1,206 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $423,000 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $42,300 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Parkland, WA?
Renting in Parkland costs a median of about $1,729 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Washington median is $2,025.
How much do I need to make to live in Parkland?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $69,160 a year, or $33 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Parkland cheap or expensive?
Parkland is rated OK: rent takes 26.6% of the typical household income of $77,910. It ranks 46th cheapest of 192 Washington cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Parkland?
The median homeowner in Parkland pays $4,194 a year in property taxes, about 0.99% of the median home value.
Is Parkland 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 Parkland?
The median home value in Parkland is $423,000, about 5.4 times the typical yearly household income.
38,742 people live in Parkland. Numbers are typical (middle) values.