salaryRent is higher than in 87% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 4.5 years of household income. Commutes are long, about 33.9 minutes each way.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $102,920 a year. That is $49 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 160 of 192 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in South Hill?
Share of households by yearly income. 43.3% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in South Hill
| Size | South Hill | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,823 | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,704 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $2,007 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,412 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $3,326 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is South Hill 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 South Hill, so the Washington figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in South Hill
Life in South Hill
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in South Hill?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $1,199 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $543,600 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $54,360 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in South Hill, WA?
Renting in South Hill costs a median of about $2,573 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Washington median is $2,025.
How much do I need to make to live in South Hill?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $102,920 a year, or $49 an hour at a full-time job.
Is South Hill cheap or expensive?
South Hill is rated OK: rent takes 25.3% of the typical household income of $122,011. It ranks 160th cheapest of 192 Washington cities we track.
How much are property taxes in South Hill?
The median homeowner in South Hill pays $4,632 a year in property taxes, about 0.85% of the median home value.
Is South Hill 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 South Hill?
The median home value in South Hill is $543,600, about 4.5 times the typical yearly household income.
68,025 people live in South Hill. Numbers are typical (middle) values.