salaryRent is lower than in 51% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 5.1 years of household income. Commutes are short, about 17.5 minutes.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $65,280 a year. That is $31 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 37 of 192 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Selah?
Share of households by yearly income. 28.6% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Selah
| Size | Selah | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,747 | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $983 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,290 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,884 | $1,698 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Selah 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 Selah, so the Washington figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Selah
Life in Selah
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Selah?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $1,245 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $414,600 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $41,460 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Selah, WA?
Renting in Selah costs a median of about $1,632 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Washington median is $2,025.
How much do I need to make to live in Selah?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $65,280 a year, or $31 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Selah cheap or expensive?
Selah is rated OK: rent takes 24.3% of the typical household income of $80,653. It ranks 37th cheapest of 192 Washington cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Selah?
The median homeowner in Selah pays $2,815 a year in property taxes, about 0.68% of the median home value.
Is Selah 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 Selah?
The median home value in Selah is $414,600, about 5.1 times the typical yearly household income.
8,437 people live in Selah. Numbers are typical (middle) values.