Coupeville, WA vs Sultan, WA

Coupeville is moderately more affordable than Sultan, with a 13.4% lower cost of living index. Coupeville scores 109 compared to 126 for Sultan, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Sultan 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 $1,607/month in Sultan — a 37% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Coupeville has cheaper rent, Sultan actually has lower median home values ($455,500 vs $495,400).

Median household income in Coupeville is $66,696 compared to $85,278 in Sultan (-21.8%). While Sultan is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Coupeville spend roughly 18.2% of their income on rent, less than the 22.6% in Sultan.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (52.1°F vs 51.4°F). Sultan receives more rainfall at 33.4" per year compared to 19.9" in Coupeville.