salaryRent is lower than in 53% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs under 3 years of household income, which is easy by U.S. standards. Commutes are short, about 19.6 minutes. Most homes (80.4%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $63,960 a year. That is $31 an hour at a full-time job.
Is rent cheaper than other Illinois cities?
No. Rent here is more expensive than in most of Illinois. It is number 187 of 334 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Washington?
Share of households by yearly income. 36.6% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Washington
| Size | Washington | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | $1,207 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,197 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,541 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,263 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Washington overall?
Everyday prices in Illinois overall are same as the U.S. average (index 100.0, U.S. = 100).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for Washington, so the Illinois figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Washington
Life in Washington
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Washington?
Buying is cheaper month to month: about $59 a month less than renting.
Owning assumes a typical $221,900 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $22,190 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Washington, IL?
Renting in Washington costs a median of about $1,599 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Illinois median is $1,517.
How much do I need to make to live in Washington?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $63,960 a year, or $31 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Washington cheap or expensive?
Washington is rated Cheap: rent takes 18.7% of the typical household income of $102,651. It ranks 187th cheapest of 334 Illinois cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Washington?
The median homeowner in Washington pays $5,062 a year in property taxes, about 2.28% of the median home value.
Is Washington more expensive than the national average?
Overall prices in Illinois are same as the U.S. average, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
How much does a house cost in Washington?
The median home value in Washington is $221,900, about 2.2 times the typical yearly household income.
15,919 people live in Washington. Numbers are typical (middle) values.