salaryRent here is among the highest 10% in the country. Household incomes are higher than in 100% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 5.4 years of household income. Most homes (82.6%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find. It is a highly educated city: 77.1% of adults have a college degree.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $138,840 a year. That is $67 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 190 of 192 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Sammamish?
Share of households by yearly income. 77.4% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Sammamish
| Size | Sammamish | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,222 | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $2,380 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $2,568 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $3,331 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $3,500+ | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Sammamish 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 Sammamish, so the Washington figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Sammamish
Life in Sammamish
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Sammamish?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $6,294 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $1,407,300 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $140,730 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Sammamish, WA?
Renting in Sammamish costs a median of about $3,471 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Washington median is $2,025.
How much do I need to make to live in Sammamish?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $138,840 a year, or $67 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Sammamish cheap or expensive?
Sammamish is rated Cheap: rent takes 16.1% of the typical household income of $258,506. It ranks 190th cheapest of 192 Washington cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Sammamish?
The median homeowner in Sammamish pays $10,000+ a year in property taxes, about 0.71% of the median home value.
Is Sammamish 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 Sammamish?
The median home value in Sammamish is $1,407,300, about 5.4 times the typical yearly household income.
66,463 people live in Sammamish. Numbers are typical (middle) values.