salaryRent is higher than in 80% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 6.9 years of household income, so buying is hard for most locals.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $92,960 a year. That is $45 an hour at a full-time job.
Is rent cheaper than other Washington cities?
No. Rent here is more expensive than in most of Washington. It is number 131 of 192 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in White Center?
Share of households by yearly income. 40.8% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in White Center
| Size | White Center | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,357 | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,362 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,895 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,895 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $3,128 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is White Center overall?
Everyday prices in Washington overall are 7% above the U.S. average (index 107.0, U.S. = 100).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for White Center, so the Washington figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in White Center
Life in White Center
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in White Center?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $2,153 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $645,200 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $64,520 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in White Center, WA?
Renting in White Center costs a median of about $2,324 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Washington median is $2,025.
How much do I need to make to live in White Center?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $92,960 a year, or $45 an hour at a full-time job.
Is White Center cheap or expensive?
White Center is rated OK: rent takes 29.7% of the typical household income of $94,033. It ranks 131st cheapest of 192 Washington cities we track.
How much are property taxes in White Center?
The median homeowner in White Center pays $6,257 a year in property taxes, about 0.97% of the median home value.
Is White Center 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 White Center?
The median home value in White Center is $645,200, about 6.9 times the typical yearly household income.
14,886 people live in White Center. Numbers are typical (middle) values.