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Is Washougal, WA expensive to live in?

OKRent takes 20 cents of every $1 people earn here.
🏠 Rent per month (2026)$1,9189% higher than U.S. average
💵 Families earn per year (2026)$114,718about $9,560/month · 32% higher than U.S. average
🔑 House price$552,30066% higher than U.S. average

Rent is higher than in 64% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 4.8 years of household income.

How much money do I need?

To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $76,720 a year. That is $37 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 73 of 192 cities from cheapest to most expensive.

Washougal
$1,918
West Richland
$2,144
Bryn Mawr-Skyway
$2,605
Camano
$2,010
Port Orchard
$1,936
Fairwood
$2,561
Aberdeen
$816

How much do households earn in Washougal?

Under $25k
8.2%
$25k–50k
11.4%
$50k–100k
36.3%
$100k–150k
20.8%
$150k+
21.4%

Share of households by yearly income. 42.2% of households earn $100,000 or more.

Rent by apartment size in Washougal

SizeWashougalU.S. average
1 bedroom$1,492$1,324
2 bedrooms$1,769$1,509
3 bedrooms$2,175$1,698
4 bedrooms$2,806$2,098

Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.

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

Taxes and bills in Washougal

🏛️ Property tax$4,549a year · 0.82% of home value · U.S. $3,119
⚡ Electric bill$116a month (typical) · U.S. $156

Life in Washougal

Commute to work25.4 minU.S.: 26.4 min
College degree28.9%U.S.: 35.7%
Own their home71.1%U.S.: 65.2%
Below poverty line11.2%U.S.: 12.5%
Unemployment7.7%U.S.: 5.2%

Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Washougal?

Renting is cheaper right now: about $1,914 a month less.

Renting
$1,918
Owning
$3,832

Owning assumes a typical $552,300 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $55,230 for the down payment.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Washougal, WA?

Renting in Washougal costs a median of about $1,918 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Washington median is $2,025.

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

To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $76,720 a year, or $37 an hour at a full-time job.

Is Washougal cheap or expensive?

Washougal is rated OK: rent takes 20.1% of the typical household income of $114,718. It ranks 73rd cheapest of 192 Washington cities we track.

How much are property taxes in Washougal?

The median homeowner in Washougal pays $4,549 a year in property taxes, about 0.82% of the median home value.

Is Washougal 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 Washougal?

The median home value in Washougal is $552,300, about 4.8 times the typical yearly household income.

17,490 people live in Washougal. Numbers are typical (middle) values.