salaryRent is higher than in 81% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 4.9 years of household income.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $93,480 a year. That is $45 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 133 of 192 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Silverdale?
Share of households by yearly income. 39.5% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Silverdale
| Size | Silverdale | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,361 | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,929 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $2,182 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,436 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,412 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Silverdale overall?
Everyday prices in the Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard metro area are 6% above the U.S. average (index 105.6, U.S. = 100).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024.
Taxes and bills in Silverdale
Life in Silverdale
What jobs pay in Silverdale
| Job | Median pay | Rent / pay |
|---|---|---|
| Pharmacist | $158,020 | 17.7% |
| Nurse Practitioner | $156,470 | 17.9% |
| Physician Assistant | $153,810 | 18.2% |
| Software Developer | $146,200 | 19.2% |
| Lawyer | $141,540 | 19.8% |
| Operations Manager | $137,980 | 20.3% |
| Dental Hygienist | $131,040 | 21.4% |
| Civil Engineer | $116,210 | 24.1% |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $108,430 | 25.9% |
| Registered Nurse | $107,220 | 26.2% |
| Elementary School Teacher | $102,650 | 27.3% |
| Police Officer | $101,440 | 27.6% |
| Firefighter | $95,910 | 29.2% |
| Accountant | $88,250 | 31.8% |
| Plumber | $82,960 | 33.8% |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | $81,580 | 34.4% |
| Electrician | $80,990 | 34.6% |
| Market Research Analyst | $76,220 | 36.8% |
| HVAC Technician | $74,650 | 37.6% |
| Carpenter | $65,000 | 43.1% |
| Truck Driver | $62,710 | 44.7% |
| Medical Assistant | $55,680 | 50.4% |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $55,270 | 50.7% |
| Nursing Assistant | $49,160 | 57.0% |
| Customer Service Representative | $47,000 | 59.7% |
| Restaurant Cook | $46,460 | 60.4% |
| Warehouse Worker | $46,370 | 60.5% |
| Retail Salesperson | $38,470 | 72.9% |
| Cashier | $38,100 | 73.6% |
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Silverdale?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $1,516 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $555,300 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $55,530 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Silverdale, WA?
Renting in Silverdale costs a median of about $2,337 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Washington median is $2,025.
How much do I need to make to live in Silverdale?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $93,480 a year, or $45 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Silverdale cheap or expensive?
Silverdale is rated OK: rent takes 24.7% of the typical household income of $113,763. It ranks 133rd cheapest of 192 Washington cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Silverdale?
The median homeowner in Silverdale pays $4,278 a year in property taxes, about 0.77% of the median home value.
Is Silverdale more expensive than the national average?
Overall prices in the metro area are 6% above the U.S. average, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
How much does a house cost in Silverdale?
The median home value in Silverdale is $555,300, about 4.9 times the typical yearly household income.
20,685 people live in Silverdale. Numbers are typical (middle) values.