Lake Goodwin, WA vs Port Orchard, WA

Port Orchard is moderately more affordable than Lake Goodwin, with a 5.1% lower cost of living index. Lake Goodwin scores 138 compared to 131 for Port Orchard, 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 Lake Goodwin is $1,439/month compared to $1,760/month in Port Orchard — a 18% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Lake Goodwin has cheaper rent, Port Orchard actually has lower median home values ($492,000 vs $670,200).

Median household income in Lake Goodwin is $104,028 compared to $81,472 in Port Orchard (+27.7%). 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 Lake Goodwin spend roughly 16.6% of their income on rent, less than the 25.9% in Port Orchard.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (51.4°F vs 53.8°F). Port Orchard receives more rainfall at 36.5" per year compared to 33.4" in Lake Goodwin.