Edmonds, WA vs Mill Creek, WA

Edmonds is moderately more affordable than Mill Creek, with a 5.8% lower cost of living index. Edmonds scores 164 compared to 175 for Mill Creek, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Mill Creek can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Edmonds is $1,850/month compared to $2,197/month in Mill Creek — a 16% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Edmonds has cheaper rent, Mill Creek actually has lower median home values ($836,300 vs $840,200).

Median household income in Edmonds is $116,095 compared to $121,578 in Mill Creek (-4.5%). The higher salaries in Mill Creek partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of Edmonds spend roughly 19.1% of their income on rent, less than the 21.7% in Mill Creek.

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