salaryRent is higher than in 59% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 5.8 years of household income. Most households rent (60%), so there are plenty of rental options.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $73,240 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 56 of 192 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Tukwila?
Share of households by yearly income. 26.6% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Tukwila
| Size | Tukwila | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,867 | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,892 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $2,001 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,464 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,753 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Tukwila 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 Tukwila, so the Washington figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Tukwila
Life in Tukwila
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Tukwila?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $1,562 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $489,000 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $48,900 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Tukwila, WA?
Renting in Tukwila costs a median of about $1,831 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Washington median is $2,025.
How much do I need to make to live in Tukwila?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $73,240 a year, or $35 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Tukwila cheap or expensive?
Tukwila is rated OK: rent takes 26.0% of the typical household income of $84,534. It ranks 56th cheapest of 192 Washington cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Tukwila?
The median homeowner in Tukwila pays $4,414 a year in property taxes, about 0.90% of the median home value.
Is Tukwila 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 Tukwila?
The median home value in Tukwila is $489,000, about 5.8 times the typical yearly household income.
21,451 people live in Tukwila. Numbers are typical (middle) values.