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Is Sultan, WA expensive to live in?

OKRent takes 22 cents of every $1 people earn here.
🏠 Rent per month (2026)$1,8928% higher than U.S. average
💵 Families earn per year (2026)$102,166about $8,514/month · 17% higher than U.S. average
🔑 House price$526,10058% higher than U.S. average

Rent is higher than in 63% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 5.1 years of household income. Commutes are long, about 37.7 minutes each way. Most homes (82.7%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find.

How much money do I need?

To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $75,680 a year. That is $36 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 67 of 192 cities from cheapest to most expensive.

Sultan
$1,892
Bangor Base
$2,538
Blaine
$1,537
Tracyton
$1,970
Sudden Valley
$1,926
Hockinson
$1,905
Country Homes
$2,755

How much do households earn in Sultan?

Under $25k
5.6%
$25k–50k
21.1%
$50k–100k
32.4%
$100k–150k
28.8%
$150k+
14.0%

Share of households by yearly income. 42.8% of households earn $100,000 or more.

How expensive is Sultan overall?

Everyday prices in Washington overall are 7% above the U.S. average (index 107.0, U.S. = 100).

Housing
126
Goods (food, clothes…)
104
Utilities
93
Other services
104
U.S. average
100

Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for Sultan, so the Washington figure is shown.

Taxes and bills in Sultan

🏛️ Property tax$3,674a year · 0.70% of home value · U.S. $3,119
⚡ Electric bill$127a month (typical) · U.S. $156

Life in Sultan

Commute to work37.7 minU.S.: 26.4 min
College degree35.4%U.S.: 35.7%
Own their home82.7%U.S.: 65.2%
Below poverty line5.8%U.S.: 12.5%
Unemployment1%U.S.: 5.2%

Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Sultan?

Renting is cheaper right now: about $1,758 a month less.

Renting
$1,892
Owning
$3,650

Owning assumes a typical $526,100 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $52,610 for the down payment.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Sultan, WA?

Renting in Sultan costs a median of about $1,892 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Washington median is $2,025.

How much do I need to make to live in Sultan?

To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $75,680 a year, or $36 an hour at a full-time job.

Is Sultan cheap or expensive?

Sultan is rated OK: rent takes 22.2% of the typical household income of $102,166. It ranks 67th cheapest of 192 Washington cities we track.

How much are property taxes in Sultan?

The median homeowner in Sultan pays $3,674 a year in property taxes, about 0.70% of the median home value.

Is Sultan 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 Sultan?

The median home value in Sultan is $526,100, about 5.1 times the typical yearly household income.

6,116 people live in Sultan. Numbers are typical (middle) values.