Beacon Hill, WA vs St. John, WA

St. John is moderately more affordable than Beacon Hill, with a 11.1% lower cost of living index. Beacon Hill scores 90 compared to 81 for St. John, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Beacon Hill can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Beacon Hill is $846/month compared to $900/month in St. John — a 6% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Beacon Hill has cheaper rent, St. John actually has lower median home values ($200,500 vs $363,500).

Median household income in Beacon Hill is $82,639 compared to $61,000 in St. John (+35.5%). While Beacon Hill is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Beacon Hill spend roughly 12.3% of their income on rent, less than the 17.7% in St. John.

Climate-wise, Beacon Hill is notably warmer with an average of 53°F compared to 45°F in St. John. Beacon Hill receives more rainfall at 42.3" per year compared to 18.3" in St. John.