How much rent can you afford in Camano Island, WA?
Run your salary against Camano Island's current rent, or find the income you'd need for a target rent. Powered by live RentDataNow medians.
The 30% rent rule, in Camano Island
At a median rent of $2,700/mo, Camano Island is moderately stretched when measured against Washington median income of $94,952/yr. Rent would consume roughly 34% of pre-tax income, and a salary of about $108,000 keeps rent at the recommended 30% threshold.
Based on Washington median income. Camano Island-specific income data isn't available yet, so state-level medians are used as a proxy.
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Frequently asked
How much rent can I afford in Camano Island?
On a $94,952 salary (the Washington median income), the recommended ceiling is 30% of pre-tax income, or about $2,374/mo. Camano Island's median rent is $2,700/mo. Use the calculator on this page to run your own salary.
What salary do I need to live in Camano Island?
To keep Camano Island's $2,700/mo median rent under 30% of income, you'd need about $108,000/yr. Lower your target share (e.g. 25%) to need more, or raise it (e.g. 40%) to need less.
Is Camano Island affordable on the median Washington income?
Camano Island is moderately stretched on a $94,952 income. Rent would take 34% of pre-tax pay, outside the recommended 30% threshold.
What's the 30% rent rule?
The 30% rule is a long-standing budgeting guideline that keeps rent at or below 30% of gross (pre-tax) income. It leaves enough room for utilities, transit, savings, and debt service. In high-cost markets, many renters exceed 30%, and the Census Bureau classifies households paying more than 30% of income on rent as "cost-burdened".