salaryRent is higher than in 86% of U.S. cities. Household incomes are higher than in 95% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 6.2 years of household income, so buying is hard for most locals. It is a highly educated city: 70.4% of adults have a college degree.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $101,400 a year. That is $49 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 153 of 192 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Woodinville?
Share of households by yearly income. 63.1% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Woodinville
| Size | Woodinville | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,903 | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $2,296 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $3,329 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $3,500+ | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $3,500+ | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Woodinville 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 Woodinville, so the Washington figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Woodinville
Life in Woodinville
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Woodinville?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $5,098 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $1,100,100 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $110,010 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Woodinville, WA?
Renting in Woodinville costs a median of about $2,535 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Washington median is $2,025.
How much do I need to make to live in Woodinville?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $101,400 a year, or $49 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Woodinville cheap or expensive?
Woodinville is rated Cheap: rent takes 17.2% of the typical household income of $177,303. It ranks 153rd cheapest of 192 Washington cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Woodinville?
The median homeowner in Woodinville pays $9,245 a year in property taxes, about 0.84% of the median home value.
Is Woodinville 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 Woodinville?
The median home value in Woodinville is $1,100,100, about 6.2 times the typical yearly household income.
13,438 people live in Woodinville. Numbers are typical (middle) values.