salaryRent here is among the highest 10% in the country. A typical house costs about 4.9 years of household income.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $122,480 a year. That is $59 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 183 of 192 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Poulsbo?
Share of households by yearly income. 47.7% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Poulsbo
| Size | Poulsbo | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | $465 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,991 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $3,010 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $3,214 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Poulsbo 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 Poulsbo, so the Washington figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Poulsbo
Life in Poulsbo
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Poulsbo?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $1,241 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $620,100 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $62,010 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Poulsbo, WA?
Renting in Poulsbo costs a median of about $3,062 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Washington median is $2,025.
How much do I need to make to live in Poulsbo?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $122,480 a year, or $59 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Poulsbo cheap or expensive?
Poulsbo is rated OK: rent takes 29.3% of the typical household income of $125,376. It ranks 183rd cheapest of 192 Washington cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Poulsbo?
The median homeowner in Poulsbo pays $4,503 a year in property taxes, about 0.73% of the median home value.
Is Poulsbo 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 Poulsbo?
The median home value in Poulsbo is $620,100, about 4.9 times the typical yearly household income.
12,165 people live in Poulsbo. Numbers are typical (middle) values.