Coupeville, WA vs East Port Orchard, WA

Coupeville is moderately more affordable than East Port Orchard, with a 9% lower cost of living index. Coupeville scores 109 compared to 119 for East Port Orchard, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of East Port Orchard can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Coupeville is $1,009/month compared to $1,632/month in East Port Orchard — a 38% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Coupeville has cheaper rent, East Port Orchard actually has lower median home values ($394,100 vs $495,400).

Median household income in Coupeville is $66,696 compared to $72,639 in East Port Orchard (-8.2%). The higher salaries in East Port Orchard partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of Coupeville spend roughly 18.2% of their income on rent, less than the 27% in East Port Orchard.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (52.1°F vs 53.8°F). East Port Orchard receives more rainfall at 36.5" per year compared to 19.9" in Coupeville.