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Is Tehaleh, WA expensive to live in?

OKRent takes 25 cents of every $1 people earn here.
🏠 Rent per month (2026)$3,49199% higher than U.S. average
💵 Families earn per year (2026)$167,864about $13,989/month · 93% higher than U.S. average
🔑 House price$741,700123% higher than U.S. average

Rent here is among the highest 10% in the country. Household incomes are higher than in 93% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 4.4 years of household income. Commutes are long, about 46.7 minutes each way. Most homes (92.7%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find. It is a highly educated city: 56.8% of adults have a college degree.

How much money do I need?

To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $139,640 a year. That is $67 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 191 of 192 cities from cheapest to most expensive.

Tehaleh
$3,491
College Place
$1,712
DuPont
$2,937
Vashon
$1,771
Burlington
$2,165
Terrace Heights
$1,794
Midland
$1,639

How much do households earn in Tehaleh?

Under $25k
1.4%
$25k–50k
7.0%
$50k–100k
26.2%
$100k–150k
32.8%
$150k+
32.9%

Share of households by yearly income. 65.8% of households earn $100,000 or more.

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

Taxes and bills in Tehaleh

🏛️ Property tax$6,339a year · 0.85% of home value · U.S. $3,119
⚡ Electric bill$149a month (typical) · U.S. $156

Life in Tehaleh

Commute to work46.7 minU.S.: 26.4 min
College degree56.8%U.S.: 35.7%
Own their home92.7%U.S.: 65.2%
Below poverty line1.4%U.S.: 12.5%
Unemployment6.4%U.S.: 5.2%

Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Tehaleh?

Renting is cheaper right now: about $1,655 a month less.

Renting
$3,491
Owning
$5,146

Owning assumes a typical $741,700 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $74,170 for the down payment.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Tehaleh, WA?

Renting in Tehaleh costs a median of about $3,491 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Washington median is $2,025.

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

To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $139,640 a year, or $67 an hour at a full-time job.

Is Tehaleh cheap or expensive?

Tehaleh is rated OK: rent takes 25.0% of the typical household income of $167,864. It ranks 191st cheapest of 192 Washington cities we track.

How much are property taxes in Tehaleh?

The median homeowner in Tehaleh pays $6,339 a year in property taxes, about 0.85% of the median home value.

Is Tehaleh 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 Tehaleh?

The median home value in Tehaleh is $741,700, about 4.4 times the typical yearly household income.

9,561 people live in Tehaleh. Numbers are typical (middle) values.