Bryn Mawr-Skyway, WA vs Lake Stevens, WA

Bryn Mawr-Skyway is moderately more affordable than Lake Stevens, with a 7.7% lower cost of living index. Bryn Mawr-Skyway scores 143 compared to 155 for Lake Stevens, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Lake Stevens can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Bryn Mawr-Skyway is $1,721/month compared to $2,189/month in Lake Stevens — a 21% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Bryn Mawr-Skyway has cheaper rent, Lake Stevens actually has lower median home values ($593,900 vs $622,000).

Median household income in Bryn Mawr-Skyway is $90,258 compared to $118,290 in Lake Stevens (-23.7%). While Lake Stevens is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Bryn Mawr-Skyway spend roughly 22.9% of their income on rent, more than the 22.2% in Lake Stevens.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (53.6°F vs 51.4°F). Bryn Mawr-Skyway receives more rainfall at 34.7" per year compared to 33.4" in Lake Stevens.