DuPont, WA vs Maple Valley, WA

DuPont is moderately more affordable than Maple Valley, with a 5.4% lower cost of living index. DuPont scores 152 compared to 161 for Maple Valley, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Maple Valley can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in DuPont is $2,230/month compared to $2,189/month in Maple Valley — a 2% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Maple Valley has cheaper rent, DuPont actually has lower median home values ($550,200 vs $672,000).

Median household income in DuPont is $114,423 compared to $147,546 in Maple Valley (-22.4%). While Maple Valley is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of DuPont spend roughly 23.4% of their income on rent, more than the 17.8% in Maple Valley.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (51.9°F vs 53.6°F). DuPont receives more rainfall at 42" per year compared to 34.7" in Maple Valley.