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Is West Clarkston-Highland, WA expensive to live in?

ExpensiveRent takes 35 cents of every $1 people earn here.
🏠 Rent per month (2026)$1,6317% lower than U.S. average
💵 Families earn per year (2026)$55,931about $4,661/month · 36% lower than U.S. average
🔑 House price$282,50015% lower than U.S. average

Rent is lower than in 51% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 5.1 years of household income. Commutes are short, about 13.3 minutes.

How much money do I need?

To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $65,240 a year. That is $31 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 36 of 192 cities from cheapest to most expensive.

West Clarkston-Highland
$1,631
Otis Orchards-East Farms
$1,261
Buckley
$2,206
Lake Goodwin
$1,395
Finley
$1,165
Maplewood
$1,946
Rochester
$1,231

How much do households earn in West Clarkston-Highland?

Under $25k
16.6%
$25k–50k
33.6%
$50k–100k
24.9%
$100k–150k
15.9%
$150k+
5.6%

Share of households by yearly income. 21.5% of households earn $100,000 or more.

Rent by apartment size in West Clarkston-Highland

SizeWest Clarkston-HighlandU.S. average
Studio$815$1,338
1 bedroom$1,096$1,324
2 bedrooms$1,037$1,509
3 bedrooms$1,488$1,698
4 bedrooms$1,217$2,098

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

How expensive is West Clarkston-Highland 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 West Clarkston-Highland, so the Washington figure is shown.

Taxes and bills in West Clarkston-Highland

🏛️ Property tax$2,102a year · 0.74% of home value · U.S. $3,119
⚡ Electric bill$134a month (typical) · U.S. $156

Life in West Clarkston-Highland

Commute to work13.3 minU.S.: 26.4 min
College degree16.2%U.S.: 35.7%
Own their home67.8%U.S.: 65.2%
Below poverty line18.1%U.S.: 12.5%
Unemployment4.2%U.S.: 5.2%

Is it cheaper to rent or buy in West Clarkston-Highland?

Renting is cheaper right now: about $329 a month less.

Renting
$1,631
Owning
$1,960

Owning assumes a typical $282,500 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $28,250 for the down payment.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in West Clarkston-Highland, WA?

Renting in West Clarkston-Highland costs a median of about $1,631 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Washington median is $2,025.

How much do I need to make to live in West Clarkston-Highland?

To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $65,240 a year, or $31 an hour at a full-time job.

Is West Clarkston-Highland cheap or expensive?

West Clarkston-Highland is rated Expensive: rent takes 35.0% of the typical household income of $55,931. It ranks 36th cheapest of 192 Washington cities we track.

How much are property taxes in West Clarkston-Highland?

The median homeowner in West Clarkston-Highland pays $2,102 a year in property taxes, about 0.74% of the median home value.

Is West Clarkston-Highland 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 West Clarkston-Highland?

The median home value in West Clarkston-Highland is $282,500, about 5.1 times the typical yearly household income.

5,444 people live in West Clarkston-Highland. Numbers are typical (middle) values.