Hazel Dell, WA vs Stanwood, WA

Hazel Dell is moderately more affordable than Stanwood, with a 8.2% lower cost of living index. Hazel Dell scores 123 compared to 134 for Stanwood, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Stanwood can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Hazel Dell is $1,665/month compared to $1,625/month in Stanwood — a 3% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Stanwood has cheaper rent, Hazel Dell actually has lower median home values ($424,500 vs $547,400).

Median household income in Hazel Dell is $78,958 compared to $87,477 in Stanwood (-9.7%). While Stanwood is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Hazel Dell spend roughly 25.3% of their income on rent, more than the 22.3% in Stanwood.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (54°F vs 52.1°F). Hazel Dell receives more rainfall at 37.5" per year compared to 19.9" in Stanwood.