Snohomish County, WA at a glance
Median household income
$111,246$9,271 per month · U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-YearHow much rent can you afford in Snohomish 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 Snohomish County, WA? By bedroom, 2026
HUD's fiscal 2026 Fair Market Rents for Seattle-Bellevue, WA HUD Metro FMR Area, 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 | $2,074 | $24,888 | $82,960 | 22.4% |
| 1-Bedroom Apartment | $2,146 | $25,752 | $85,840 | 23.1% |
| 2-Bedroom ApartmentBenchmark | $2,501 | $30,012 | $100,040 | 27% |
| 3-Bedroom Home | $3,272 | $39,264 | $130,880 | 35.3% |
| 4-Bedroom Home | $3,847 | $46,164 | $153,880 | 41.5% |
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What a typical income covers in Snohomish County, WA
The 50/30/20 rule applied to the local median of $111,246 a year ($9,271 a month before tax).
What $111,246 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 Snohomish County, WA: common questions
What is the median household income in Snohomish County, WA?
According to the latest U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year survey, the median household income in Snohomish County, WA is $111,246 per year (approximately $9,271 per month).
What is the average rent in Snohomish County, WA?
The closest official figure is HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026: $2,074 for a studio, $2,146 for one bedroom, $2,501 for two, $3,272 for three and $3,847 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 Snohomish County, WA expensive to live in?
Prices there run 11.1% above the U.S. average. BEA's regional price parity for the metro area is 111.1, 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 Snohomish County, WA?
To keep a $2,501 two-bedroom under 30% of gross income, a household needs about $100,040 a year, or $8,337 a month. That is 90% of what the typical household in Snohomish County, WA earns.
How much do you need to live comfortably in Snohomish County, WA?
On the local median income of $111,246 ($9,271 a month before tax), the 50/30/20 rule leaves $4,635 a month for needs like rent, utilities and groceries, $2,781 for everything else and $1,854 for savings or debt. A two-bedroom at $2,501 takes 54% of the needs share.
How much is the electric bill in Snohomish 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.