Anacortes, WA vs Tanglewilde, WA

Tanglewilde is moderately more affordable than Anacortes, with a 11.3% lower cost of living index. Anacortes scores 139 compared to 125 for Tanglewilde, 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 $1,779/month in Tanglewilde — a 10% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Anacortes has cheaper rent, Tanglewilde actually has lower median home values ($410,300 vs $647,700).

Median household income in Anacortes is $89,788 compared to $99,766 in Tanglewilde (-10%). Tanglewilde 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, more than the 21.4% in Tanglewilde.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (52.1°F vs 50.5°F). Tanglewilde receives more rainfall at 50.6" per year compared to 19.9" in Anacortes.