Alderwood Manor, WA vs Lynnwood, WA

Lynnwood is moderately more affordable than Alderwood Manor, with a 6.4% lower cost of living index. Alderwood Manor scores 151 compared to 142 for Lynnwood, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Alderwood Manor can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Alderwood Manor is $1,933/month compared to $1,675/month in Lynnwood — a 15% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Lynnwood is more affordable at $635,800 median vs $651,300.

Median household income in Alderwood Manor is $118,077 compared to $76,439 in Lynnwood (+54.5%). While Alderwood Manor is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Alderwood Manor spend roughly 19.6% of their income on rent, less than the 26.3% in Lynnwood.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (51.4°F vs 51.4°F). Lynnwood receives more rainfall at 33.4" per year compared to 33.4" in Alderwood Manor.