Kent, WA vs Renton, WA

Kent is moderately more affordable than Renton, with a 7% lower cost of living index. Kent scores 139 compared to 150 for Renton, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Renton can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Kent is $1,833/month compared to $1,923/month in Renton — a 5% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Kent is more affordable at $537,500 median vs $631,400.

Median household income in Kent is $90,416 compared to $96,626 in Renton (-6.4%). The higher salaries in Renton partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of Kent spend roughly 24.3% of their income on rent, more than the 23.9% in Renton.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (53.7°F vs 53.6°F). Kent receives more rainfall at 39.3" per year compared to 34.7" in Renton.