{"id":85542,"date":"2025-05-02T09:04:32","date_gmt":"2025-05-02T16:04:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/?p=85542"},"modified":"2025-05-02T09:05:01","modified_gmt":"2025-05-02T16:05:01","slug":"affordable-places-to-live-in-washington","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/affordable-places-to-live-in-washington\/","title":{"rendered":"13 Most Affordable Places to Live in Washington in 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cThe Evergreen State,\u201d Washington has stunning natural landscapes like Mount Rainier and Olympic National Park, vibrant city life, iconic music and art scenes, and farm-to-table cuisine. If you&#8217;re considering living somewhere in Washington then chances are you also have a budget you&#8217;re hoping to stay under in your home or apartment search. As of April, the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/state\/Washington\/housing-market\" data-wpel-link=\"exclude\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">median home sale price in Washington<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is $629,600.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If that price is out of your budget, don&#8217;t worry, we&#8217;ve got options. To help you find the right place to buy a home, Redfin has gathered a list of the 13 of the most affordable places to live in Washington. And they all have a median home sale price under the state&#8217;s average. From <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/city\/20098\/WA\/Yakima\" data-wpel-link=\"exclude\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yakima<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/city\/17887\/WA\/Tacoma\" data-wpel-link=\"exclude\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tacoma<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, read on to see what cities you may want to consider moving to.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-85543\" src=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/YakimaGettyImages-98467365.jpg\" alt=\"river with trees and rocks in yakima_Getty\" width=\"1200\" height=\"804\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/YakimaGettyImages-98467365.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/YakimaGettyImages-98467365-300x201.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/YakimaGettyImages-98467365-1024x686.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/YakimaGettyImages-98467365-768x515.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/YakimaGettyImages-98467365-224x150.jpg 224w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/YakimaGettyImages-98467365-940x630.jpg 940w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/YakimaGettyImages-98467365-448x300.jpg 448w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">#1: Spokane<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Median home price:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> $356,000<\/span><br \/>\n<b>Average sale price per square foot:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> $202\u00a0<\/span><br \/>\n<b>Average rent for a 1-bedroom apartment: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$1,322\u00a0<\/span><br \/>\n<b>Median household income:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> $52,600\u00a0<\/span><br \/>\n<b>Nearest major metro <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Seattle (280 miles)<\/span><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/city\/17154\/WA\/Spokane\" data-wpel-link=\"exclude\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Spokane, WA homes for sale<\/span><\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.apartmentguide.com\/apartments\/Washington\/Spokane\/\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Spokane, WA apartments for rent<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Spokane takes first place on our list of affordable cities to live in Washington. When living in this city of 228,900 people, you can visit Spokane Falls to see the waterfall, check out Riverfront Park, the site of the 1974 World&#8217;s Fair, and explore the downtown area.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">#2: Yakima<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Median home price: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$365,000<\/span><br \/>\n<b>Average sale price per square foot:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> $208\u00a0<\/span><br \/>\n<b>Average rent for a 1-bedroom apartment: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$910\u00a0<\/span><br \/>\n<b>Median household income:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> $48,220\u00a0<\/span><br \/>\n<b>Nearest major metro:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Seattle (142 miles)<\/span><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/city\/20098\/WA\/Yakima\" data-wpel-link=\"exclude\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yakima, WA homes for sale<\/span><\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.apartmentguide.com\/apartments\/Washington\/Yakima\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yakima, WA apartments for rent<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With a median home sale price of $365,000, Yakima takes the second spot on our list of affordable places to live in Washington. There are about 96,900 residents living in this mid-sized city. Living in Yakima, you can visit the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.yvmuseum.org\/\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yakima Valley Museum<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and the Yakima Area Arboretum, fish, camp, or picnic at Yakima Sportsman State Park, or stop by one of the nearby wineries.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">#3: Kennewick\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Median home price: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$413,862<\/span><br \/>\n<b>Average sale price per square foot: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$239\u00a0<\/span><br \/>\n<b>Average rent for a 1-bedroom apartment:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> $1,587\u00a0<\/span><br \/>\n<b>Median household income:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> $52,600\u00a0<\/span><br \/>\n<b>Nearest major metro<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Spokane (140 miles)<\/span><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/city\/8974\/WA\/Kennewick\" data-wpel-link=\"exclude\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Kennewick, WA homes for sale<\/span><\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.apartmentguide.com\/apartments\/Washington\/Kennewick\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Kennewick, WA apartments for rent<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Another great city to consider moving to is Kennewick. Home to 83,900 residents, this affordable town can be a great option to add to your list. Living in Kennewick, you can stroll along the Columbia Park Trailhead and check out the views and monuments at Columbia Park, visit downtown Kennewick, or explore Coyote Canyon Mammoth Site.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-85544\" src=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Tacoma-WA-808-S-40th-St.jpg\" alt=\"home in tacoma with trees and porch\" width=\"1200\" height=\"837\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Tacoma-WA-808-S-40th-St.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Tacoma-WA-808-S-40th-St-300x209.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Tacoma-WA-808-S-40th-St-1024x714.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Tacoma-WA-808-S-40th-St-768x536.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Tacoma-WA-808-S-40th-St-215x150.jpg 215w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Tacoma-WA-808-S-40th-St-903x630.jpg 903w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Tacoma-WA-808-S-40th-St-430x300.jpg 430w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">#4: Pasco<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Median home price: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$429,995<\/span><br \/>\n<b>Average sale price per square foot:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> $263\u00a0<\/span><br \/>\n<b>Average rent for a 1-bedroom apartment:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> $1,617\u00a0<\/span><br \/>\n<b>Median household income: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$64,756\u00a0<\/span><br \/>\n<b>Nearest major metro <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Spokane (135 miles)<\/span><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/city\/13835\/WA\/Pasco\" data-wpel-link=\"exclude\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pasco, WA homes for sale<\/span><\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.apartmentguide.com\/apartments\/Washington\/Pasco\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pasco, WA apartments for rent<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In fourth spot is Pasco where about 77,100 residents currently live. The median home sale price is $429,995 which is about $200K less than the median home sale price in Washington. Make sure to stroll along the trail by the Columbia River, visit Sacajawea Historical State Park, and golf at one of the courses if you move to this affordable city.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">#5: Spokane Valley<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Median home price: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$458,949\u00a0<\/span><br \/>\n<b>Average sale price per square foot:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> $209\u00a0<\/span><br \/>\n<b>Average rent for a 1-bedroom apartment:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> $1,395\u00a0<\/span><br \/>\n<b>Median household income: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$52,600\u00a0<\/span><br \/>\n<b>Nearest major metro <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Seattle (280 miles)<\/span><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/city\/17190\/WA\/Spokane-Valley\" data-wpel-link=\"exclude\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Spokane Valley, WA homes for sale<\/span><\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.apartmentguide.com\/apartments\/Washington\/Spokane-Valley\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Spokane Valley, WA apartments for rent<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Only slightly more expensive than Pasco is the city of Spokane Valley. There are several top attractions you may want to check out in Spokane Valley. Make sure to hike through the Dishman Hills Natural Area, walk along the Mirabeau Trailhead by the Spokane River, and check out the local restaurants along Sprague Ave.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">#6: Tacoma\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Median home price:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> $464,950\u00a0<\/span><br \/>\n<b>Average sale price per square foot: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$318\u00a0<\/span><br \/>\n<b>Average rent for a 1-bedroom apartment:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> $1,898<\/span><br \/>\n<b>Median household income:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> $64,457\u00a0<\/span><br \/>\n<b>Nearest major metro <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Seattle (35 miles)<\/span><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/city\/17887\/WA\/Tacoma\" data-wpel-link=\"exclude\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tacoma, WA homes for sale<\/span><\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.apartmentguide.com\/apartments\/Washington\/Tacoma\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tacoma, WA apartments for rent<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Another noteworthy city is Tacoma, where the median home sale price is about $150K less than the state&#8217;s average. Home to roughly 219,300 people, Tacoma is a great place to consider renting or buying a home in. Whether you visit the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pdza.org\/\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Point Defiance Zoo &amp; Aquarium<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, take a ride on the Tacoma Waterfront Trolley, and walk on the Tacoma Narrows Bridge or through beautiful Wright Park, there are many activities to do and see in this city.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><i>&gt;&gt; Read: <\/i><\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/tacoma-wa-neighborhoods\/\" data-wpel-link=\"exclude\"><b><i>Popular Tacoma, WA, Neighborhoods to Live in<\/i><\/b><\/a><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-85545\" src=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Vancouver-WA-15531-NE-107th-St.jpg\" alt=\"modern home in vancouver washington\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Vancouver-WA-15531-NE-107th-St.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Vancouver-WA-15531-NE-107th-St-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Vancouver-WA-15531-NE-107th-St-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Vancouver-WA-15531-NE-107th-St-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Vancouver-WA-15531-NE-107th-St-225x150.jpg 225w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Vancouver-WA-15531-NE-107th-St-945x630.jpg 945w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Vancouver-WA-15531-NE-107th-St-450x300.jpg 450w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">#7: Richland<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Median home price: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$475,000<\/span><br \/>\n<b>Average sale price per square foot:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> $257\u00a0<\/span><br \/>\n<b>Average rent for a 1-bedroom apartment:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> $1,499\u00a0<\/span><br \/>\n<b>Median household income:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> $77,981\u00a0<\/span><br \/>\n<b>Nearest major metro<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Spokane (145 miles)<\/span><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/city\/15087\/WA\/Richland\" data-wpel-link=\"exclude\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Richland, WA homes for sale<\/span><\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.apartmentguide.com\/apartments\/Washington\/Spokane\/Richland\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Richland, WA apartments for rent<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Claiming the seventh spot on our list of affordable places to live in Washington is Richland. With a population of nearly 60,600, you&#8217;ll be living in a mid-sized city, but there is no shortage of things to experience in Richland. If you&#8217;re going to call Richland home, plan time to hike the Badger Mountain Trail up to Badger Mountain Centennial Preserve. You can also explore The Delta and Riverview Natural Preserve or check out downtown Richland and the riverfront spots.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">#8: Vancouver<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Median home price:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> $477,000\u00a0<\/span><br \/>\n<b>Average sale price per square foot:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> $303\u00a0<\/span><br \/>\n<b>Average rent for a 1-bedroom apartment:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> $1,709\u00a0<\/span><br \/>\n<b>Median household income: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$63,617\u00a0<\/span><br \/>\n<b>Nearest major metro<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Portland, OR (10 miles)<\/span><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/city\/18823\/WA\/Vancouver\" data-wpel-link=\"exclude\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Vancouver, WA homes for sale<\/span><\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.apartmentguide.com\/apartments\/Washington\/Vancouver\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Vancouver, WA apartments for rent<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Living in Washington, it&#8217;s likely that you&#8217;ve heard of Vancouver, the eighth city on our list. About 190,900 people live in Vancouver. Once moving to Vancouver you&#8217;ll want to walk or bike the Waterfront Renaissance Trail, visit the seasonal <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vancouverfarmersmarket.com\/\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Vancouver Farmers Market<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and check out Fort Vancouver National Historic Site.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">#9: Lacey<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Median home price:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> $515,000\u00a0<\/span><br \/>\n<b>Average sale price per square foot:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> $285\u00a0<\/span><br \/>\n<b>Average rent for a 1-bedroom apartment:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> $1,799\u00a0<\/span><br \/>\n<b>Median household income: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$69,752\u00a0<\/span><br \/>\n<b>Nearest major metro <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Olympia (6 miles)<\/span><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/city\/9353\/WA\/Lacey\" data-wpel-link=\"exclude\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lacey, WA homes for sale<\/span><\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.apartmentguide.com\/apartments\/Washington\/Lacey\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lacey, WA apartments for rent<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lacey is a great place to consider living in Washington where the population is about 53,500. Popular things to do in Lacey include visit one of the lakefront parks, spend time outside at Rainier Vista Community Park, and explore Billy Frank Jr. Nisqually National Wildlife Refuge just outside of town.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-85546\" src=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Olympia-WA-7029-Fairview-Rd-SW-3.jpg\" alt=\"large home with swimming pool in olympia\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Olympia-WA-7029-Fairview-Rd-SW-3.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Olympia-WA-7029-Fairview-Rd-SW-3-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Olympia-WA-7029-Fairview-Rd-SW-3-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Olympia-WA-7029-Fairview-Rd-SW-3-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Olympia-WA-7029-Fairview-Rd-SW-3-225x150.jpg 225w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Olympia-WA-7029-Fairview-Rd-SW-3-945x630.jpg 945w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Olympia-WA-7029-Fairview-Rd-SW-3-450x300.jpg 450w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">#10: Olympia<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Median home price: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$530,000<\/span><br \/>\n<b>Average sale price per square foot:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> $289\u00a0<\/span><br \/>\n<b>Average rent for a 1-bedroom apartment:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> $1,437\u00a0<\/span><br \/>\n<b>Median household income:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> $63,185\u00a0<\/span><br \/>\n<b>Nearest major metro<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Tacoma (30 miles)<\/span><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/city\/13223\/WA\/Olympia\" data-wpel-link=\"exclude\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Olympia, WA homes for sale<\/span><\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.apartmentguide.com\/apartments\/Washington\/Olympia\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Olympia, WA apartments for rent<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Next up on our list is Olympia, Washington\u2019s capitol city. This city has a population of 55,600 and you can visit the Washington State Capitol and the picturesque Tivoli Fountain, explore the shops, restaurants, and museums in the Historic District, and take in the water views at Squaxin Park. There&#8217;s plenty to do on an afternoon or weekend while living in Olympia.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">#11: Bellingham\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Median home price<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: $600,280\u00a0<\/span><br \/>\n<b>Average sale price per square foot: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$433\u00a0<\/span><br \/>\n<b>Average rent for a 1-bedroom apartment:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> $1,600\u00a0<\/span><br \/>\n<b>Median household income: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$56,198\u00a0<\/span><br \/>\n<b>Nearest major metro<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Vancouver, Canada (55 miles)<\/span><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/city\/1411\/WA\/Bellingham\" data-wpel-link=\"exclude\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bellingham, WA homes for sale<\/span><\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.apartmentguide.com\/apartments\/Washington\/Bellingham\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bellingham, WA apartments for rent<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The city of Bellingham is another awesome affordable city to consider residing in. With a median home sale price of $600,280 and a population of 91,500 there are plenty of reasons that might convince you to move to Bellingham. You&#8217;ll find lots of activities as well, such as strolling along Taylor Dock Boardwalk, checking out one of the many waterfront parks like Boulevard Park and Zuanich Point Park, and grabbing a meal at one of the waterfront spots.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">#12: Federal Way<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Median home price:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> $624,500<\/span><br \/>\n<b>Average sale price per square foot:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> $307\u00a0<\/span><br \/>\n<b>Average rent for a 1-bedroom apartment:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> $1,713\u00a0<\/span><br \/>\n<b>Median household income:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> $68,672\u00a0<\/span><br \/>\n<b>Nearest major metro<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Tacoma (13 miles)<\/span><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/city\/6064\/WA\/Federal-Way\" data-wpel-link=\"exclude\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Federal Way, WA homes for sale<\/span><\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/city\/6064\/WA\/Federal-Way\/apartments-for-renthttps:\/\/www.apartmentguide.com\/apartments\/Washington\/Federal-Way\" data-wpel-link=\"exclude\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Federal Way, WA apartments for rent<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The 12th city on our list is Federal Way where you&#8217;ll find the median home sale price is $624,500. If you&#8217;re considering living in Federal Way and are looking to travel to the nearest major city, you&#8217;ll find that Tacoma is just 13 miles southwest. Seattle is also only about 25 miles north of Federal Way. There is plenty to do in Federal Way like exploring Dash Point State Park and taking in the views from Dash Point Beach, visiting Wild Waves Theme and Water Park during the summer months, and checking out the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pacificbonsaimuseum.org\/\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pacific Bonsai Museum<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">#13: Everett<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Median home price:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> $624,950\u00a0<\/span><br \/>\n<b>Average sale price per square foot:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> $367\u00a0<\/span><br \/>\n<b>Average rent for a 1-bedroom apartment: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$1,727\u00a0<\/span><br \/>\n<b>Median household income:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> $66,023\u00a0<\/span><br \/>\n<b>Nearest major metro <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Seattle (30 miles)<\/span><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/city\/5832\/WA\/Everett\" data-wpel-link=\"exclude\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Everett, WA homes for sale<\/span><\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.apartmentguide.com\/apartments\/Washington\/Everett\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Everett, WA apartments for rent<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With a median home sale price of $624,950, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/living-in\/WA\/Everett\/6\/5832\" data-wpel-link=\"exclude\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Everett is<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> the final affordable place in Washington to make our list to consider. There are about 110,600 people living in this city, giving Everett a city-like feel without the hustle and bustle of living in nearby <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/city\/16163\/WA\/Seattle\" data-wpel-link=\"exclude\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Seattle<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. If Everett is the city for you, be sure to grab a meal at one of the waterfront restaurants, check out Jetty Island, and explore downtown Everett.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Methodology:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> All cities must have over 50,000 residents per the US Census and have a median home sale price under the average median home sale price in Washington. Median home sale price and median sale price per square foot from the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/news\/data-center\/\" data-wpel-link=\"exclude\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Redfin Data Center<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> during April 2025. 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