salaryRent is higher than in 63% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 4.7 years of household income. Commutes are long, about 31.5 minutes each way. Most homes (82.6%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $75,800 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 69 of 192 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Waller?
Share of households by yearly income. 43.2% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Waller
| Size | Waller | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 2 bedrooms | $1,856 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,243 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,060 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Waller 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 Waller, so the Washington figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Waller
Life in Waller
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Waller?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $1,659 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $512,200 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $51,220 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Waller, WA?
Renting in Waller costs a median of about $1,895 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Washington median is $2,025.
How much do I need to make to live in Waller?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $75,800 a year, or $36 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Waller cheap or expensive?
Waller is rated OK: rent takes 20.8% of the typical household income of $109,457. It ranks 69th cheapest of 192 Washington cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Waller?
The median homeowner in Waller pays $4,998 a year in property taxes, about 0.98% of the median home value.
Is Waller 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 Waller?
The median home value in Waller is $512,200, about 4.7 times the typical yearly household income.
7,683 people live in Waller. Numbers are typical (middle) values.