Edmonds, WA vs Silverdale, WA

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Silverdale is 16.2% cheaper than Edmonds. With a cost index of 142 vs 164, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Silverdale to Edmonds should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Edmonds is $1,850/month compared to $2,056/month in Silverdale — a 10% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Edmonds has cheaper rent, Silverdale actually has lower median home values ($507,600 vs $840,200).

Median household income in Edmonds is $116,095 compared to $101,445 in Silverdale (+14.4%). 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 24.3% in Silverdale.

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