salaryRent is higher than in 77% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 6.7 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 $88,520 a year. That is $43 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 121 of 192 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Shoreline?
Share of households by yearly income. 47.3% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Shoreline
| Size | Shoreline | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,625 | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,740 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $2,348 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,797 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,960 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Shoreline 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 Shoreline, so the Washington figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Shoreline
Life in Shoreline
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Shoreline?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $3,415 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $811,100 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $81,110 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Shoreline, WA?
Renting in Shoreline costs a median of about $2,213 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Washington median is $2,025.
How much do I need to make to live in Shoreline?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $88,520 a year, or $43 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Shoreline cheap or expensive?
Shoreline is rated OK: rent takes 21.8% of the typical household income of $121,602. It ranks 121st cheapest of 192 Washington cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Shoreline?
The median homeowner in Shoreline pays $7,083 a year in property taxes, about 0.87% of the median home value.
Is Shoreline 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 Shoreline?
The median home value in Shoreline is $811,100, about 6.7 times the typical yearly household income.
61,431 people live in Shoreline. Numbers are typical (middle) values.