Edmonds, WA vs Mukilteo, WA

Edmonds, WA and Mukilteo, WA have a very similar cost of living, with only a 4.4% difference in their overall index. Edmonds scores 164 while Mukilteo scores 172 on the cost of living index, where 100 represents the national average. The day-to-day expenses for residents in both cities are comparable, though differences emerge when looking at specific categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Edmonds is $1,850/month compared to $2,127/month in Mukilteo — a 13% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Edmonds has cheaper rent, Mukilteo actually has lower median home values ($830,000 vs $840,200).

Median household income in Edmonds is $116,095 compared to $122,612 in Mukilteo (-5.3%). While Mukilteo 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 20.8% in Mukilteo.

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