Kittitas County, WA at a glance
Median household income
$73,804$6,150 per month · U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-YearHow much rent can you afford in Kittitas 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 Kittitas County, WA? By bedroom, 2026
HUD's fiscal 2026 Fair Market Rents for Kittitas County, WA, 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 | $1,002 | $12,024 | $40,080 | 16.3% |
| 1-Bedroom Apartment | $1,108 | $13,296 | $44,320 | 18% |
| 2-Bedroom ApartmentBenchmark | $1,454 | $17,448 | $58,160 | 23.6% |
| 3-Bedroom Home | $2,022 | $24,264 | $80,880 | 32.9% |
| 4-Bedroom Home | $2,439 | $29,268 | $97,560 | 39.7% |
Rent in Kittitas County, WA, with the wage each unit needs →
What a typical income covers in Kittitas County, WA
The 50/30/20 rule applied to the local median of $73,804 a year ($6,150 a month before tax).
What $73,804 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 Kittitas County, WA: common questions
What is the median household income in Kittitas County, WA?
According to the latest U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year survey, the median household income in Kittitas County, WA is $73,804 per year (approximately $6,150 per month).
What is the average rent in Kittitas County, WA?
The closest official figure is HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026: $1,002 for a studio, $1,108 for one bedroom, $1,454 for two, $2,022 for three and $2,439 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 Kittitas County, WA expensive to live in?
Prices there run 7% above the U.S. average. BEA's regional price parity for Washington is 107.0, 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 Kittitas County, WA?
To keep a $1,454 two-bedroom under 30% of gross income, a household needs about $58,160 a year, or $4,847 a month. That is 79% of what the typical household in Kittitas County, WA earns.
How much do you need to live comfortably in Kittitas County, WA?
On the local median income of $73,804 ($6,150 a month before tax), the 50/30/20 rule leaves $3,075 a month for needs like rent, utilities and groceries, $1,845 for everything else and $1,230 for savings or debt. A two-bedroom at $1,454 takes 47% of the needs share.
How much is the electric bill in Kittitas 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.