Boulevard Park, WA vs Edgewood, WA

Boulevard Park is moderately more affordable than Edgewood, with a 8.1% lower cost of living index. Boulevard Park scores 138 compared to 150 for Edgewood, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Edgewood can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Boulevard Park is $1,968/month compared to $1,837/month in Edgewood — a 7% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Edgewood has cheaper rent, Boulevard Park actually has lower median home values ($468,400 vs $664,000).

Median household income in Boulevard Park is $75,646 compared to $114,342 in Edgewood (-33.8%). While Edgewood is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Boulevard Park spend roughly 31.2% of their income on rent, more than the 19.3% in Edgewood. The Edgewood ratio exceeds the commonly recommended 30% threshold, which can put pressure on household budgets.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (53.8°F vs 51.9°F). Edgewood receives more rainfall at 42" per year compared to 36.5" in Boulevard Park.