Coupeville, WA vs Tracyton, WA

Coupeville is moderately more affordable than Tracyton, with a 13.3% lower cost of living index. Coupeville scores 109 compared to 125 for Tracyton, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Tracyton 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 $1,718/month in Tracyton — a 41% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Coupeville has cheaper rent, Tracyton actually has lower median home values ($435,400 vs $495,400).

Median household income in Coupeville is $66,696 compared to $87,064 in Tracyton (-23.4%). While Tracyton 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 23.7% in Tracyton.

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