salaryRent is lower than in 63% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 6.3 years of household income, so buying is hard for most locals.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $56,080 a year. That is $27 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 23 of 192 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Sequim?
Share of households by yearly income. 9.4% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Sequim
| Size | Sequim | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,158 | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,037 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,303 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,798 | $1,698 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Sequim 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 Sequim, so the Washington figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Sequim
Life in Sequim
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Sequim?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $1,434 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $408,700 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $40,870 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Sequim, WA?
Renting in Sequim costs a median of about $1,402 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Washington median is $2,025.
How much do I need to make to live in Sequim?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $56,080 a year, or $27 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Sequim cheap or expensive?
Sequim is rated OK: rent takes 26.1% of the typical household income of $64,394. It ranks 23rd cheapest of 192 Washington cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Sequim?
The median homeowner in Sequim pays $2,820 a year in property taxes, about 0.69% of the median home value.
Is Sequim 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 Sequim?
The median home value in Sequim is $408,700, about 6.3 times the typical yearly household income.
8,161 people live in Sequim. Numbers are typical (middle) values.