Chelan County, WA at a glance
Median household income
$82,381$6,865 per month · U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-YearHow much rent can you afford in Chelan County, WA?
HUD’s fair market rent for each size, against what a typical household here earns. Change the income to see yours.
How much is rent in Chelan County, WA? By bedroom, 2026
HUD's fiscal 2026 Fair Market Rents for Wenatchee-East Wenatchee, WA MSA, with the income each one takes if rent stays under 30% of it.
| Unit Size | Monthly Rent | Annual Rent | 30% Rule Min. Income | % of Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio / Efficiency | $1,034 | $12,408 | $41,360 | 15.1% |
| 1-Bedroom Apartment | $1,143 | $13,716 | $45,720 | 16.6% |
| 2-Bedroom ApartmentBenchmark | $1,500 | $18,000 | $60,000 | 21.8% |
| 3-Bedroom Home | $2,063 | $24,756 | $82,520 | 30.1% |
| 4-Bedroom Home | $2,516 | $30,192 | $100,640 | 36.6% |
What a typical income covers in Chelan County, WA
The 50/30/20 rule applied to the local median of $82,381 a year ($6,865 a month before tax).
What $82,381 leaves after Washington taxes
Federal income tax, Social Security, Medicare and Washington tax on the local median income. Change the salary to see yours.
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Living in Chelan County, WA: common questions
What is the median household income in Chelan County, WA?
According to the latest U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year survey, the median household income in Chelan County, WA is $82,381 per year (approximately $6,865 per month).
What is the average rent in Chelan County, WA?
The closest official figure is HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026: $1,034 for a studio, $1,143 for one bedroom, $1,500 for two, $2,063 for three and $2,516 for four, utilities included.
It is not an average of listings. HUD sets it at the rent 40% of recent movers paid or less for a standard unit, so a new lease on a nicer place will usually cost more.
Is Chelan County, WA expensive to live in?
Prices there run 3.9% above the U.S. average. BEA's regional price parity for the metro area is 103.9, where the U.S. is 100. Rent moves the number most: housing is where places differ, while goods cost about the same everywhere.
How much do you need to earn to comfortably afford rent in Chelan County, WA?
To keep a $1,500 two-bedroom under 30% of gross income, a household needs about $60,000 a year, or $5,000 a month. That is 73% of what the typical household in Chelan County, WA earns.
How much do you need to live comfortably in Chelan County, WA?
On the local median income of $82,381 ($6,865 a month before tax), the 50/30/20 rule leaves $3,433 a month for needs like rent, utilities and groceries, $2,060 for everything else and $1,373 for savings or debt. A two-bedroom at $1,500 takes 44% of the needs share.
How much is the electric bill in Chelan County, WA?
Homes in Washington paid 14.9¢ per kWh on average (EIA). At 900 kWh a month, a typical use, that is about $134. Your bill depends mostly on heating and cooling.