Freeland, WA vs Lake Goodwin, WA

Freeland is moderately more affordable than Lake Goodwin, with a 12.3% lower cost of living index. Freeland scores 121 compared to 138 for Lake Goodwin, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Lake Goodwin can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Freeland is $1,424/month compared to $1,439/month in Lake Goodwin — a 1% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Freeland is more affordable at $493,400 median vs $670,200.

Median household income in Freeland is $90,945 compared to $104,028 in Lake Goodwin (-12.6%). While Lake Goodwin is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Freeland spend roughly 18.8% of their income on rent, more than the 16.6% in Lake Goodwin.

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