salaryRent is higher than in 60% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 5.5 years of household income. Commutes are short, about 17 minutes.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $74,040 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 61 of 192 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Wenatchee?
Share of households by yearly income. 24.3% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Wenatchee
| Size | Wenatchee | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,414 | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,163 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,358 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,522 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,844 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Wenatchee overall?
Everyday prices in the Wenatchee-East Wenatchee metro area are 4% above the U.S. average (index 103.9, U.S. = 100).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024.
Taxes and bills in Wenatchee
Life in Wenatchee
What jobs pay in Wenatchee
| Job | Median pay | Rent / pay |
|---|---|---|
| Physician Assistant | $168,080 | 13.2% |
| Pharmacist | $156,490 | 14.2% |
| Nurse Practitioner | $142,350 | 15.6% |
| Lawyer | $132,270 | 16.8% |
| Software Developer | $131,970 | 16.8% |
| Dental Hygienist | $118,820 | 18.7% |
| Operations Manager | $118,520 | 18.7% |
| Registered Nurse | $112,280 | 19.8% |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $106,750 | 20.8% |
| Civil Engineer | $100,510 | 22.1% |
| Elementary School Teacher | $100,340 | 22.1% |
| Police Officer | $98,030 | 22.7% |
| Electrician | $93,560 | 23.7% |
| Accountant | $87,770 | 25.3% |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | $75,560 | 29.4% |
| Plumber | $74,200 | 29.9% |
| Market Research Analyst | $69,160 | 32.1% |
| Carpenter | $63,640 | 34.9% |
| HVAC Technician | $61,630 | 36.0% |
| Truck Driver | $58,070 | 38.3% |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $49,820 | 44.6% |
| Medical Assistant | $49,230 | 45.1% |
| Customer Service Representative | $48,590 | 45.7% |
| Nursing Assistant | $48,520 | 45.8% |
| Restaurant Cook | $44,550 | 49.9% |
| Retail Salesperson | $37,700 | 58.9% |
| Warehouse Worker | $37,610 | 59.1% |
| Cashier | $36,550 | 60.8% |
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Wenatchee?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $1,158 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $433,700 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $43,370 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Wenatchee, WA?
Renting in Wenatchee costs a median of about $1,851 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Washington median is $2,025.
How much do I need to make to live in Wenatchee?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $74,040 a year, or $36 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Wenatchee cheap or expensive?
Wenatchee is rated OK: rent takes 28.2% of the typical household income of $78,774. It ranks 61st cheapest of 192 Washington cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Wenatchee?
The median homeowner in Wenatchee pays $3,159 a year in property taxes, about 0.73% of the median home value.
Is Wenatchee more expensive than the national average?
Overall prices in the metro area are 4% above the U.S. average, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
How much does a house cost in Wenatchee?
The median home value in Wenatchee is $433,700, about 5.5 times the typical yearly household income.
35,484 people live in Wenatchee. Numbers are typical (middle) values.