Edmonds, WA vs Mountlake Terrace, WA

Mountlake Terrace is moderately more affordable than Edmonds, with a 10.5% lower cost of living index. Edmonds scores 164 compared to 149 for Mountlake Terrace, 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 $1,966/month in Mountlake Terrace — a 6% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Edmonds has cheaper rent, Mountlake Terrace actually has lower median home values ($606,100 vs $840,200).

Median household income in Edmonds is $116,095 compared to $101,404 in Mountlake Terrace (+14.5%). While Edmonds is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Edmonds spend roughly 19.1% of their income on rent, less than the 23.3% in Mountlake Terrace.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (51.4°F vs 53.2°F). Mountlake Terrace receives more rainfall at 37.8" per year compared to 33.4" in Edmonds.