Fircrest, WA vs Silverdale, WA

Fircrest is moderately more affordable than Silverdale, with a 8.8% lower cost of living index. Fircrest scores 129 compared to 142 for Silverdale, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Silverdale can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Fircrest is $1,459/month compared to $2,056/month in Silverdale — a 29% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Fircrest has cheaper rent, Silverdale actually has lower median home values ($507,600 vs $554,600).

Median household income in Fircrest is $107,781 compared to $101,445 in Silverdale (+6.2%). Fircrest offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Fircrest spend roughly 16.2% of their income on rent, less than the 24.3% in Silverdale.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (51.9°F vs 53.2°F). Fircrest receives more rainfall at 42" per year compared to 37.8" in Silverdale.