Edgewood, WA vs Granite Falls, WA

Granite Falls is moderately more affordable than Edgewood, with a 11.3% lower cost of living index. Edgewood scores 150 compared to 134 for Granite Falls, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Edgewood can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Edgewood is $1,837/month compared to $1,725/month in Granite Falls — a 7% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Granite Falls is more affordable at $519,800 median vs $664,000.

Median household income in Edgewood is $114,342 compared to $100,720 in Granite Falls (+13.5%). While Edgewood is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Edgewood spend roughly 19.3% of their income on rent, less than the 20.6% in Granite Falls.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (51.9°F vs 51.4°F). Edgewood receives more rainfall at 42" per year compared to 33.4" in Granite Falls.