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Is Woods Creek, WA expensive to live in?

CheapRent takes 20 cents of every $1 people earn here.
🏠 Rent per month (2026)$2,76057% higher than U.S. average
💵 Families earn per year (2026)$169,271about $14,106/month · 94% higher than U.S. average
🔑 House price$822,800147% higher than U.S. average

Rent here is among the highest 10% in the country. Household incomes are higher than in 93% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 4.9 years of household income. Commutes are long, about 39.5 minutes each way. Most homes (96.5%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find.

How much money do I need?

To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $110,400 a year. That is $53 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 172 of 192 cities from cheapest to most expensive.

Woods Creek
$2,760
Lake Shore
$2,376
Mead
$1,532
Parkwood
$1,954
Pacific
$1,794
Fircrest
$2,756
Clarkston
$1,361

How much do households earn in Woods Creek?

Under $25k
2.3%
$25k–50k
6.2%
$50k–100k
25.7%
$100k–150k
26.2%
$150k+
39.0%

Share of households by yearly income. 65.2% of households earn $100,000 or more.

How expensive is Woods Creek 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 Woods Creek, so the Washington figure is shown.

Taxes and bills in Woods Creek

🏛️ Property tax$5,783a year · 0.70% of home value · U.S. $3,119
⚡ Electric bill$175a month (typical) · U.S. $156

Life in Woods Creek

Commute to work39.5 minU.S.: 26.4 min
College degree36%U.S.: 35.7%
Own their home96.5%U.S.: 65.2%
Below poverty line9.3%U.S.: 12.5%
Unemployment4.8%U.S.: 5.2%

Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Woods Creek?

Renting is cheaper right now: about $2,949 a month less.

Renting
$2,760
Owning
$5,709

Owning assumes a typical $822,800 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $82,280 for the down payment.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Woods Creek, WA?

Renting in Woods Creek costs a median of about $2,760 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Washington median is $2,025.

How much do I need to make to live in Woods Creek?

To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $110,400 a year, or $53 an hour at a full-time job.

Is Woods Creek cheap or expensive?

Woods Creek is rated Cheap: rent takes 19.6% of the typical household income of $169,271. It ranks 172nd cheapest of 192 Washington cities we track.

How much are property taxes in Woods Creek?

The median homeowner in Woods Creek pays $5,783 a year in property taxes, about 0.70% of the median home value.

Is Woods Creek 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 Woods Creek?

The median home value in Woods Creek is $822,800, about 4.9 times the typical yearly household income.

6,943 people live in Woods Creek. Numbers are typical (middle) values.