Burlington, WA vs Tumwater, WA

Burlington, WA and Tumwater, WA have a very similar cost of living, with only a 2% difference in their overall index. Burlington scores 121 while Tumwater scores 123 on the cost of living index, where 100 represents the national average. The day-to-day expenses for residents in both cities are comparable, though differences emerge when looking at specific categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Burlington is $1,593/month compared to $1,654/month in Tumwater — a 4% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Burlington is more affordable at $432,900 median vs $438,000.

Median household income in Burlington is $74,028 compared to $93,635 in Tumwater (-20.9%). While Tumwater is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Burlington spend roughly 25.8% of their income on rent, more than the 21.2% in Tumwater.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (52.1°F vs 50.5°F). Tumwater receives more rainfall at 50.6" per year compared to 19.9" in Burlington.