Edmonds, WA vs Silver Firs, WA

Edmonds is moderately more affordable than Silver Firs, with a 13.9% lower cost of living index. Edmonds scores 164 compared to 191 for Silver Firs, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Silver Firs 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 $2,853/month in Silver Firs — a 35% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Edmonds has cheaper rent, Silver Firs actually has lower median home values ($791,700 vs $840,200).

Median household income in Edmonds is $116,095 compared to $153,026 in Silver Firs (-24.1%). While Silver Firs 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 22.4% in Silver Firs.

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