Auburn, WA vs Edmonds, WA

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Auburn is 19% cheaper than Edmonds. With a cost index of 133 vs 164, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Auburn to Edmonds should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Auburn is $1,713/month compared to $1,850/month in Edmonds — a 7% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Auburn is more affordable at $510,400 median vs $840,200.

Median household income in Auburn is $95,367 compared to $116,095 in Edmonds (-17.9%). The higher salaries in Edmonds partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of Auburn spend roughly 21.6% of their income on rent, more than the 19.1% in Edmonds.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (53.7°F vs 51.4°F). Auburn receives more rainfall at 39.3" per year compared to 33.4" in Edmonds.