Alderwood Manor, WA vs Maple Valley, WA

Alderwood Manor is moderately more affordable than Maple Valley, with a 5.9% lower cost of living index. Alderwood Manor scores 151 compared to 161 for Maple Valley, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Maple Valley 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 $2,189/month in Maple Valley — a 12% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Alderwood Manor is more affordable at $651,300 median vs $672,000.

Median household income in Alderwood Manor is $118,077 compared to $147,546 in Maple Valley (-20%). While Maple Valley 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, more than the 17.8% in Maple Valley.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (51.4°F vs 53.6°F). Maple Valley receives more rainfall at 34.7" per year compared to 33.4" in Alderwood Manor.