salaryRent is higher than in 58% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 6.1 years of household income, so buying is hard for most locals. Commutes are long, about 37.3 minutes each way.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $72,240 a year. That is $35 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 53 of 192 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Stanwood?
Share of households by yearly income. 35.7% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Stanwood
| Size | Stanwood | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | $1,393 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,916 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,130 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,808 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Stanwood 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 Stanwood, so the Washington figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Stanwood
Life in Stanwood
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Stanwood?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $2,309 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $593,100 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $59,310 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Stanwood, WA?
Renting in Stanwood costs a median of about $1,806 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Washington median is $2,025.
How much do I need to make to live in Stanwood?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $72,240 a year, or $35 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Stanwood cheap or expensive?
Stanwood is rated OK: rent takes 22.3% of the typical household income of $97,326. It ranks 53rd cheapest of 192 Washington cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Stanwood?
The median homeowner in Stanwood pays $3,830 a year in property taxes, about 0.65% of the median home value.
Is Stanwood 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 Stanwood?
The median home value in Stanwood is $593,100, about 6.1 times the typical yearly household income.
8,373 people live in Stanwood. Numbers are typical (middle) values.