Grand Mound, WA vs Sumas, WA

Sumas is moderately more affordable than Grand Mound, with a 6.4% lower cost of living index. Grand Mound scores 102 compared to 96 for Sumas, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Grand Mound can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Grand Mound is $1,273/month compared to $997/month in Sumas — a 28% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Sumas has cheaper rent, Grand Mound actually has lower median home values ($325,000 vs $362,000).

Median household income in Grand Mound is $77,000 compared to $86,500 in Sumas (-11%). Sumas offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Grand Mound spend roughly 19.8% of their income on rent, more than the 13.8% in Sumas.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (50.5°F vs 51.2°F). Grand Mound receives more rainfall at 50.6" per year compared to 34.7" in Sumas.