Duvall, WA vs Kenmore, WA

Kenmore is moderately more affordable than Duvall, with a 6.4% lower cost of living index. Duvall scores 181 compared to 170 for Kenmore, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Duvall can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Duvall is $2,602/month compared to $1,944/month in Kenmore — a 34% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Kenmore has cheaper rent, Duvall actually has lower median home values ($758,100 vs $869,800).

Median household income in Duvall is $178,821 compared to $137,926 in Kenmore (+29.6%). While Duvall is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Duvall spend roughly 17.5% of their income on rent, more than the 16.9% in Kenmore.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (53.2°F vs 53.2°F). Kenmore receives more rainfall at 37.8" per year compared to 37.8" in Duvall.