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Is Sumner, WA expensive to live in?

OKRent takes 26 cents of every $1 people earn here.
🏠 Rent per month (2026)$2,33133% higher than U.S. average
💵 Families earn per year (2026)$105,899about $8,825/month · 22% higher than U.S. average
🔑 House price$519,90056% higher than U.S. average

Rent 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 $93,240 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 132 of 192 cities from cheapest to most expensive.

Sumner
$2,331
Mount Vista
$2,111
Birch Bay
$1,296
Felida
$2,565
Shelton
$1,412
Maltby
$2,374
Fife
$1,989

How much do households earn in Sumner?

Under $25k
9.6%
$25k–50k
13.8%
$50k–100k
41.6%
$100k–150k
19.4%
$150k+
15.2%

Share of households by yearly income. 34.5% of households earn $100,000 or more.

Rent by apartment size in Sumner

SizeSumnerU.S. average
Studio$1,771$1,338
1 bedroom$1,790$1,324
2 bedrooms$2,251$1,509
3 bedrooms$2,440$1,698

Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.

How expensive is Sumner 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 Sumner, so the Washington figure is shown.

Taxes and bills in Sumner

🏛️ Property tax$5,213a year · 1.00% of home value · U.S. $3,119
⚡ Electric bill$134a month (typical) · U.S. $156

Life in Sumner

Commute to work29.6 minU.S.: 26.4 min
College degree26.3%U.S.: 35.7%
Own their home54.4%U.S.: 65.2%
Below poverty line4.9%U.S.: 12.5%
Unemployment5.3%U.S.: 5.2%

Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Sumner?

Renting is cheaper right now: about $1,276 a month less.

Renting
$2,331
Owning
$3,607

Owning assumes a typical $519,900 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $51,990 for the down payment.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Sumner, WA?

Renting in Sumner costs a median of about $2,331 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Washington median is $2,025.

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

To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $93,240 a year, or $45 an hour at a full-time job.

Is Sumner cheap or expensive?

Sumner is rated OK: rent takes 26.4% of the typical household income of $105,899. It ranks 132nd cheapest of 192 Washington cities we track.

How much are property taxes in Sumner?

The median homeowner in Sumner pays $5,213 a year in property taxes, about 1.00% of the median home value.

Is Sumner 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 Sumner?

The median home value in Sumner is $519,900, about 4.9 times the typical yearly household income.

10,733 people live in Sumner. Numbers are typical (middle) values.