salaryRent is higher than in 77% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 7.3 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 $89,400 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 125 of 192 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Snohomish?
Share of households by yearly income. 32.4% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Snohomish
| Size | Snohomish | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,132 | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,055 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,904 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,527 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $3,500+ | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Snohomish 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 Snohomish, so the Washington figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Snohomish
Life in Snohomish
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Snohomish?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $2,510 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $683,900 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $68,390 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Snohomish, WA?
Renting in Snohomish costs a median of about $2,235 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Washington median is $2,025.
How much do I need to make to live in Snohomish?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $89,400 a year, or $43 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Snohomish cheap or expensive?
Snohomish is rated OK: rent takes 28.5% of the typical household income of $94,099. It ranks 125th cheapest of 192 Washington cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Snohomish?
The median homeowner in Snohomish pays $5,461 a year in property taxes, about 0.80% of the median home value.
Is Snohomish 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 Snohomish?
The median home value in Snohomish is $683,900, about 7.3 times the typical yearly household income.
10,239 people live in Snohomish. Numbers are typical (middle) values.