salaryRent is lower than in 76% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 8.4 years of household income, so buying is hard for most locals. Commutes are short, about 14.6 minutes. Most households rent (68%), so there are plenty of rental options. It is a highly educated city: 61.4% of adults have a college degree.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $47,920 a year. That is $23 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 10 of 192 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Pullman?
Share of households by yearly income. 21.5% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Pullman
| Size | Pullman | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $814 | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $959 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,127 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,773 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,318 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Pullman 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 Pullman, so the Washington figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Pullman
Life in Pullman
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Pullman?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $1,750 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $424,800 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $42,480 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Pullman, WA?
Renting in Pullman costs a median of about $1,198 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Washington median is $2,025.
How much do I need to make to live in Pullman?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $47,920 a year, or $23 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Pullman cheap or expensive?
Pullman is rated OK: rent takes 28.5% of the typical household income of $50,487. It ranks 10th cheapest of 192 Washington cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Pullman?
The median homeowner in Pullman pays $3,350 a year in property taxes, about 0.79% of the median home value.
Is Pullman 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 Pullman?
The median home value in Pullman is $424,800, about 8.4 times the typical yearly household income.
32,229 people live in Pullman. Numbers are typical (middle) values.