Burien, WA vs Covington, WA

Burien is moderately more affordable than Covington, with a 8.3% lower cost of living index. Burien scores 142 compared to 155 for Covington, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Covington can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Burien is $1,742/month compared to $2,220/month in Covington — a 22% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Burien has cheaper rent, Covington actually has lower median home values ($590,100 vs $609,300).

Median household income in Burien is $90,597 compared to $126,730 in Covington (-28.5%). While Covington is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Burien spend roughly 23.1% of their income on rent, more than the 21% in Covington.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (53.7°F vs 53.6°F). Burien receives more rainfall at 39.3" per year compared to 34.7" in Covington.