The Most Affordable Cities in Washington (2026)

Ranked by cost index: the average of renting, buying, goods, and services compared to the national average (100). All data from Census ACS 2024 and BEA Regional Price Parities 2023.

1

Spokane

97.0

Rent: $1,341/mo · Homes: $379,300 · Income: $78,583

No state income tax · Sales tax: 8.9%

2

Vancouver

118.6

Rent: $1,767/mo · Homes: $479,800 · Income: $82,928

No state income tax · Sales tax: 8.5%

3

Tacoma

126.6

Rent: $1,723/mo · Homes: $500,500 · Income: $86,328

No state income tax · Sales tax: 10.2%

4

Seattle

159.1

Rent: $2,007/mo · Homes: $950,800 · Income: $118,745

No state income tax · Sales tax: 10.25%

5

Bellevue

201.8

Rent: $2,496/mo · Homes: $1,508,500 · Income: $161,194

No state income tax · Sales tax: 10.25%

Sources: Rent and home prices from Census ACS 2024. Goods and services from BEA Regional Price Parities 2023. Tax rates from Tax Foundation.