Burien, WA vs Five Corners, WA

Five Corners is moderately more affordable than Burien, with a 7.8% lower cost of living index. Burien scores 142 compared to 132 for Five Corners, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Burien 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 $1,948/month in Five Corners — a 11% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Burien has cheaper rent, Five Corners actually has lower median home values ($432,800 vs $609,300).

Median household income in Burien is $90,597 compared to $102,423 in Five Corners (-11.5%). Five Corners offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Burien spend roughly 23.1% of their income on rent, more than the 22.8% in Five Corners.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (53.7°F vs 54°F). Burien receives more rainfall at 39.3" per year compared to 37.5" in Five Corners.