Arlington, WA vs Parkwood, WA

Parkwood is moderately more affordable than Arlington, with a 6.8% lower cost of living index. Arlington scores 133 compared to 125 for Parkwood, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Arlington can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Arlington is $1,764/month compared to $1,746/month in Parkwood — a 1% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Parkwood is more affordable at $418,100 median vs $492,600.

Median household income in Arlington is $84,919 compared to $92,188 in Parkwood (-7.9%). 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 Arlington spend roughly 24.9% of their income on rent, more than the 22.7% in Parkwood.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (51.4°F vs 53.8°F). Parkwood receives more rainfall at 36.5" per year compared to 33.4" in Arlington.