Edmonds, WA vs Renton, WA

Renton is moderately more affordable than Edmonds, with a 10% lower cost of living index. Edmonds scores 164 compared to 150 for Renton, 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 $1,923/month in Renton — a 4% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Edmonds has cheaper rent, Renton actually has lower median home values ($631,400 vs $840,200).

Median household income in Edmonds is $116,095 compared to $96,626 in Renton (+20.1%). 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 23.9% in Renton.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (51.4°F vs 53.6°F). Renton receives more rainfall at 34.7" per year compared to 33.4" in Edmonds.