East Wenatchee, WA at a glance
Median household income
$77,558$6,463 per month · U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-YearHow much rent can you afford in East Wenatchee, 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 East Wenatchee, 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 | 16% |
| 1-Bedroom Apartment | $1,143 | $13,716 | $45,720 | 17.7% |
| 2-Bedroom ApartmentBenchmark | $1,500 | $18,000 | $60,000 | 23.2% |
| 3-Bedroom Home | $2,063 | $24,756 | $82,520 | 31.9% |
| 4-Bedroom Home | $2,516 | $30,192 | $100,640 | 38.9% |
What a typical income covers in East Wenatchee, WA
The 50/30/20 rule applied to the local median of $77,558 a year ($6,463 a month before tax).
What $77,558 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 East Wenatchee, WA: common questions
What is the median household income in East Wenatchee, WA?
According to the latest U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year survey, the median household income in East Wenatchee, WA is $77,558 per year (approximately $6,463 per month).
What is the average rent in East Wenatchee, 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 East Wenatchee, 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 East Wenatchee, 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 77% of what the typical household in East Wenatchee, WA earns.
How much do you need to live comfortably in East Wenatchee, WA?
On the local median income of $77,558 ($6,463 a month before tax), the 50/30/20 rule leaves $3,232 a month for needs like rent, utilities and groceries, $1,939 for everything else and $1,293 for savings or debt. A two-bedroom at $1,500 takes 46% of the needs share.
How much is the electric bill in East Wenatchee, 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.