Cost of living in the Kennewick Metro Area
2 counties across WA. Population: 307,900.
Last updated May 22, 2026
Rent in the Kennewick Metro Area
Average rent across the Kennewick-Richland metro area, weighted by county population.
Source: HUD FMR + ACS (population-weighted metro average)
Income and earnings in the Kennewick Metro Area
Earnings data averaged across all 2 counties.
Source: ACS (population-weighted metro average)
Home values in the Kennewick Metro Area
Average home values and annual property tax across the metro.
Source: ACS (population-weighted metro average)
Energy costs in the Kennewick Metro Area
Residential electricity and natural gas estimates.
Source: EIA (state averages applied per county, weighted)
All 2 counties in the Kennewick Metro Area
The Kennewick-Richland metro area includes 2 counties. Sorted by population.
- Benton County WA$3,232/moPop210,224 Rent$1,236/mo Income$87,316/yrBenton County WA 210,224 $1,236/mo $87,316/yr $3,232/mo
- Franklin County WA$3,128/moPop97,676 Rent$1,236/mo Income$82,755/yrFranklin County WA 97,676 $1,236/mo $82,755/yr $3,128/mo
Compare counties in the Kennewick Metro Area
Put two counties side by side to see how rent, taxes and everyday costs stack up across the metro.
Open comparison toolFrequently asked questions about the Kennewick Metro Area
Common questions about cost of living in the metro area.
What is the cost of living in the Kennewick Metro Area?
The estimated average cost of living in the Kennewick-Richland metro area is approximately $3,199 per month for a single person. This is a population-weighted average across the 2 counties that make up the metro area.
What is the average rent in the Kennewick Metro Area?
The average one-bedroom rent across the Kennewick-Richland metro area is $1,236 per month, based on HUD Fair Market Rent data weighted by county population.
What is the cheapest county in the Kennewick Metro Area?
Franklin County, WA is the most affordable county in the Kennewick-Richland metro area at approximately $3,128 per month for a single person.
What is the most expensive county in the Kennewick Metro Area?
Benton County, WA is the most expensive county in the Kennewick-Richland metro area at approximately $3,232 per month for a single person.
How many counties are in the Kennewick Metro Area?
The Kennewick-Richland metro area covers 2 counties. The five largest by population are Benton County, Franklin County.
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About this data
All figures come from official U.S. government sources. Metro-area averages are population-weighted across constituent counties using Census ACS population estimates.