salaryRent is higher than in 66% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 5.6 years of household income. Commutes are long, about 32.8 minutes each way.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $77,440 a year. That is $37 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 80 of 192 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Port Orchard?
Share of households by yearly income. 32.8% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Port Orchard
| Size | Port Orchard | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,359 | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,852 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,921 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,389 | $1,698 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Port Orchard overall?
Everyday prices in the Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard metro area are 6% above the U.S. average (index 105.6, U.S. = 100).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024.
Taxes and bills in Port Orchard
Life in Port Orchard
What jobs pay in Port Orchard
| Job | Median pay | Rent / pay |
|---|---|---|
| Pharmacist | $158,020 | 14.7% |
| Nurse Practitioner | $156,470 | 14.8% |
| Physician Assistant | $153,810 | 15.1% |
| Software Developer | $146,200 | 15.9% |
| Lawyer | $141,540 | 16.4% |
| Operations Manager | $137,980 | 16.8% |
| Dental Hygienist | $131,040 | 17.7% |
| Civil Engineer | $116,210 | 20.0% |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $108,430 | 21.4% |
| Registered Nurse | $107,220 | 21.7% |
| Elementary School Teacher | $102,650 | 22.6% |
| Police Officer | $101,440 | 22.9% |
| Firefighter | $95,910 | 24.2% |
| Accountant | $88,250 | 26.3% |
| Plumber | $82,960 | 28.0% |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | $81,580 | 28.5% |
| Electrician | $80,990 | 28.7% |
| Market Research Analyst | $76,220 | 30.5% |
| HVAC Technician | $74,650 | 31.1% |
| Carpenter | $65,000 | 35.7% |
| Truck Driver | $62,710 | 37.0% |
| Medical Assistant | $55,680 | 41.7% |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $55,270 | 42.0% |
| Nursing Assistant | $49,160 | 47.3% |
| Customer Service Representative | $47,000 | 49.4% |
| Restaurant Cook | $46,460 | 50.0% |
| Warehouse Worker | $46,370 | 50.1% |
| Retail Salesperson | $38,470 | 60.4% |
| Cashier | $38,100 | 61.0% |
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Port Orchard?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $1,809 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $539,700 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $53,970 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Port Orchard, WA?
Renting in Port Orchard costs a median of about $1,936 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Washington median is $2,025.
How much do I need to make to live in Port Orchard?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $77,440 a year, or $37 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Port Orchard cheap or expensive?
Port Orchard is rated OK: rent takes 24.0% of the typical household income of $96,844. It ranks 80th cheapest of 192 Washington cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Port Orchard?
The median homeowner in Port Orchard pays $3,992 a year in property taxes, about 0.74% of the median home value.
Is Port Orchard more expensive than the national average?
Overall prices in the metro area are 6% above the U.S. average, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
How much does a house cost in Port Orchard?
The median home value in Port Orchard is $539,700, about 5.6 times the typical yearly household income.
17,149 people live in Port Orchard. Numbers are typical (middle) values.