Barberton, WA vs Meadowdale, WA

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Barberton is 20.4% cheaper than Meadowdale. With a cost index of 146 vs 183, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Barberton to Meadowdale should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Barberton is $1,956/month compared to $2,702/month in Meadowdale — a 28% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Barberton is more affordable at $598,500 median vs $753,600.

Median household income in Barberton is $121,524 compared to $147,813 in Meadowdale (-17.8%). The higher salaries in Meadowdale partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of Barberton spend roughly 19.3% of their income on rent, less than the 21.9% in Meadowdale.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (54°F vs 51.4°F). Barberton receives more rainfall at 37.5" per year compared to 33.4" in Meadowdale.