Walla Walla, WA at a glance
Median household income
$66,748$5,562 per month · U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-YearHow much rent can you afford in Walla Walla, 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 Walla Walla, WA? By bedroom, 2026
HUD's fiscal 2026 Fair Market Rents for Walla Walla, 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 | $1,074 | $12,888 | $42,960 | 19.3% |
| 1-Bedroom Apartment | $1,181 | $14,172 | $47,240 | 21.2% |
| 2-Bedroom ApartmentBenchmark | $1,550 | $18,600 | $62,000 | 27.9% |
| 3-Bedroom Home | $2,118 | $25,416 | $84,720 | 38.1% |
| 4-Bedroom Home | $2,600 | $31,200 | $104,000 | 46.7% |
What a typical income covers in Walla Walla, WA
The 50/30/20 rule applied to the local median of $66,748 a year ($5,562 a month before tax).
What $66,748 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 Walla Walla, WA: common questions
What is the median household income in Walla Walla, WA?
According to the latest U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year survey, the median household income in Walla Walla, WA is $66,748 per year (approximately $5,562 per month).
What is the average rent in Walla Walla, WA?
The closest official figure is HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026: $1,074 for a studio, $1,181 for one bedroom, $1,550 for two, $2,118 for three and $2,600 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 Walla Walla, WA expensive to live in?
Prices there run 1.5% below the U.S. average. BEA's regional price parity for the metro area is 98.5, 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 Walla Walla, WA?
To keep a $1,550 two-bedroom under 30% of gross income, a household needs about $62,000 a year, or $5,167 a month. That is 93% of what the typical household in Walla Walla, WA earns.
How much do you need to live comfortably in Walla Walla, WA?
On the local median income of $66,748 ($5,562 a month before tax), the 50/30/20 rule leaves $2,781 a month for needs like rent, utilities and groceries, $1,669 for everything else and $1,112 for savings or debt. A two-bedroom at $1,550 takes 56% of the needs share.
How much is the electric bill in Walla Walla, 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.