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Cost of Living in Salmon Creek, WA

Population 20,017 · Census ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimates

Median rent$1,631
Median home value$530,100
Median household income$111,631

The median rent in Salmon Creek, WA is $1,631/month, 7% lower than the Washington median and 15% higher than the U.S. median. The median home value is $530,100, 59% higher than the national median. Households earn a median of $111,631 a year, 14% higher than the state median.

Affordability

Rent as a share of median income: 17.5%
Income needed for median rent (30% rule): $65,240/yr
Home price-to-income ratio: 4.7×
Est. mortgage on the median home (20% down, 6.5% for 30 yrs, principal + interest): $2,680/mo

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Salmon Creek vs. Washington vs. U.S.

Salmon CreekWashingtonU.S.
Median rent$1,631$1,760$1,413
Median home value$530,100$564,600$332,700
Median household income$111,631$98,141$80,734
Homeownership rate78.7%63.8%65.2%
Bachelor's degree or higher36.4%39.6%35.7%
Poverty rate6.1%9.9%12.5%
Unemployment rate3.9%5.1%5.2%
Work from home25.4%19.8%15.1%
Median age43.638.338.9

FAQ

What is the average rent in Salmon Creek, WA?

The median gross rent in Salmon Creek, WA is $1,631 per month (ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimate).

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

Using the common 30% rule, renting a median-priced home takes about $65,240 a year in gross income.

Is Salmon Creek, WA expensive to live in?

Rent there is 15% 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

Roselle, ILRent $1,641 · Income $111,318Pickerington, OHRent $1,605 · Income $111,833North Ogden, UTRent $1,638 · Income $113,722Jenks, OKRent $1,602 · Income $111,004Oak Park, ILRent $1,593 · Income $110,820Middletown, DERent $1,583 · Income $112,831

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.

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