salaryRent is higher than in 59% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 5.8 years of household income. Commutes are short, about 18.2 minutes.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $73,280 a year. That is $35 an hour at a full-time job.
Is rent cheaper than other Utah cities?
No. Rent here is more expensive than in most of Utah. It is number 49 of 97 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Washington?
Share of households by yearly income. 33.9% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Washington
| Size | Washington | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | $1,408 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,487 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,863 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,407 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Washington overall?
Everyday prices in Utah overall are 1% below the U.S. average (index 98.9, U.S. = 100).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for Washington, so the Utah figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Washington
Life in Washington
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Washington?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $2,126 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $570,400 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $57,040 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Washington, UT?
Renting in Washington costs a median of about $1,832 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Utah median is $1,832.
How much do I need to make to live in Washington?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $73,280 a year, or $35 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Washington cheap or expensive?
Washington is rated OK: rent takes 22.2% of the typical household income of $99,063. It ranks 49th cheapest of 97 Utah cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Washington?
The median homeowner in Washington pays $2,351 a year in property taxes, about 0.41% of the median home value.
Is Washington more expensive than the national average?
Overall prices in Utah are 1% below 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 $570,400, about 5.8 times the typical yearly household income.
32,348 people live in Washington. Numbers are typical (middle) values.