salaryRent is higher than in 70% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 5.1 years of household income. Commutes are long, about 30.2 minutes each way.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $80,440 a year. That is $39 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 94 of 192 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Sedro-Woolley?
Share of households by yearly income. 24.5% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Sedro-Woolley
| Size | Sedro-Woolley | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $947 | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,088 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,623 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,777 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,774 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Sedro-Woolley 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 Sedro-Woolley, so the Washington figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Sedro-Woolley
Life in Sedro-Woolley
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Sedro-Woolley?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $1,054 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $441,700 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $44,170 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Sedro-Woolley, WA?
Renting in Sedro-Woolley costs a median of about $2,011 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Washington median is $2,025.
How much do I need to make to live in Sedro-Woolley?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $80,440 a year, or $39 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Sedro-Woolley cheap or expensive?
Sedro-Woolley is rated OK: rent takes 27.7% of the typical household income of $87,234. It ranks 94th cheapest of 192 Washington cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Sedro-Woolley?
The median homeowner in Sedro-Woolley pays $2,968 a year in property taxes, about 0.67% of the median home value.
Is Sedro-Woolley 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 Sedro-Woolley?
The median home value in Sedro-Woolley is $441,700, about 5.1 times the typical yearly household income.
12,831 people live in Sedro-Woolley. Numbers are typical (middle) values.