Camas, WA vs Sumner, WA

Sumner is moderately more affordable than Camas, with a 9.5% lower cost of living index. Camas scores 149 compared to 136 for Sumner, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Camas can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Camas is $1,900/month compared to $1,886/month in Sumner — a 1% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Sumner is more affordable at $478,500 median vs $656,100.

Median household income in Camas is $140,053 compared to $98,376 in Sumner (+42.4%). While Camas is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Camas spend roughly 16.3% of their income on rent, less than the 23% in Sumner.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (54.7°F vs 53.7°F). Camas receives more rainfall at 40.7" per year compared to 39.3" in Sumner.