Fairwood CDP (Spokane County), WA vs Tumwater, WA

Fairwood CDP (Spokane County) is moderately more affordable than Tumwater, with a 13.1% lower cost of living index. Fairwood CDP (Spokane County) scores 107 compared to 123 for Tumwater, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Tumwater can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Fairwood CDP (Spokane County) is $1,191/month compared to $1,654/month in Tumwater — a 28% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Fairwood CDP (Spokane County) is more affordable at $435,200 median vs $438,000.

Median household income in Fairwood CDP (Spokane County) is $84,911 compared to $93,635 in Tumwater (-9.3%). The higher salaries in Tumwater partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of Fairwood CDP (Spokane County) spend roughly 16.8% of their income on rent, less than the 21.2% in Tumwater.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (49.8°F vs 50.5°F). Tumwater receives more rainfall at 50.6" per year compared to 17.4" in Fairwood CDP (Spokane County).