Anacortes, WA vs Parkwood, WA

Parkwood is moderately more affordable than Anacortes, with a 11.3% lower cost of living index. Anacortes scores 139 compared to 125 for Parkwood, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Anacortes can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Anacortes is $1,609/month compared to $1,746/month in Parkwood — a 8% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Anacortes has cheaper rent, Parkwood actually has lower median home values ($418,100 vs $647,700).

Median household income in Anacortes is $89,788 compared to $92,188 in Parkwood (-2.6%). Parkwood offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Anacortes spend roughly 21.5% of their income on rent, less than the 22.7% in Parkwood.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (52.1°F vs 53.8°F). Parkwood receives more rainfall at 36.5" per year compared to 19.9" in Anacortes.