Burien, WA vs Frederickson, WA

Burien is moderately more affordable than Frederickson, with a 5.5% lower cost of living index. Burien scores 142 compared to 151 for Frederickson, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Frederickson 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 $2,429/month in Frederickson — a 28% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Burien has cheaper rent, Frederickson actually has lower median home values ($455,900 vs $609,300).

Median household income in Burien is $90,597 compared to $107,241 in Frederickson (-15.5%). While Frederickson 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, less than the 27.2% in Frederickson.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (53.7°F vs 51.9°F). Frederickson receives more rainfall at 42" per year compared to 39.3" in Burien.