Edmonds, WA vs Monroe, WA

Monroe is moderately more affordable than Edmonds, with a 12.7% lower cost of living index. Edmonds scores 164 compared to 146 for Monroe, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Edmonds 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 $1,902/month in Monroe — a 3% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Edmonds has cheaper rent, Monroe actually has lower median home values ($594,300 vs $840,200).

Median household income in Edmonds is $116,095 compared to $107,556 in Monroe (+7.9%). The higher salaries in Edmonds 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 21.2% in Monroe.

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