Cities › Washington

Cost of Living in Mill Creek East, WA

Population 25,453 · Census ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimates

Median rent$3,152
Median home value$905,400
Median household income$192,937

The median rent in Mill Creek East, WA is $3,152/month, 79% higher than the Washington median and 123% higher than the U.S. median. The median home value is $905,400, 172% higher than the national median. Households earn a median of $192,937 a year, 97% higher than the state median.

Affordability

Rent as a share of median income: 19.6%
Income needed for median rent (30% rule): $126,080/yr
Home price-to-income ratio: 4.7×
Est. mortgage on the median home (20% down, 6.5% for 30 yrs, principal + interest): $4,578/mo

Run your own numbers: mortgage calculator · hourly to salary

Mill Creek East vs. Washington vs. U.S.

Mill Creek EastWashingtonU.S.
Median rent$3,152$1,760$1,413
Median home value$905,400$564,600$332,700
Median household income$192,937$98,141$80,734
Homeownership rate82.6%63.8%65.2%
Bachelor's degree or higher67.6%39.6%35.7%
Poverty rate4.1%9.9%12.5%
Unemployment rate4.4%5.1%5.2%
Work from home33.1%19.8%15.1%
Median age35.238.338.9

FAQ

What is the average rent in Mill Creek East, WA?

The median gross rent in Mill Creek East, WA is $3,152 per month (ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimate).

How much do I need to earn to live in Mill Creek East, WA?

Using the common 30% rule, renting a median-priced home takes about $126,080 a year in gross income.

Is Mill Creek East, WA expensive to live in?

Rent there is 123% higher than the U.S. median, and the median home costs about 4.7 times the median household income.

Other cities in Washington

Seattle, WARent $2,030 · Income $123,860Spokane, WARent $1,215 · Income $70,064Tacoma, WARent $1,676 · Income $85,884Vancouver, WARent $1,702 · Income $81,338Bellevue, WARent $2,572 · Income $165,576Kent, WARent $1,909 · Income $92,302

Cities with a similar cost of living

Parkland, FLRent $3,157 · Income $198,669Pleasanton, CARent $3,060 · Income $190,124Mountain View, CARent $3,062 · Income $189,917Sunnyvale, CARent $3,039 · Income $186,170San Ramon, CARent $2,968 · Income $196,161Milpitas, CARent $3,120 · Income $178,798

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates. Estimates have margins of error, especially for smaller places. This product uses the Census Bureau Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the Census Bureau.

Explore more

Best Web Hosting for First-Time Site Owners (2026)Best AI Writing Tools for Marketers & Solo Founders (2026)Mortgage Payment CalculatorDiscount CalculatorPlay: Tide Pool PopPlay: Orbit Dodge
Get the best finds weekly

New tools, top deals and new pages — one short email a week. No spam.