Lake Goodwin, WA vs Washougal, WA

Washougal is moderately more affordable than Lake Goodwin, with a 9.6% lower cost of living index. Lake Goodwin scores 138 compared to 126 for Washougal, 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 $1,592/month in Washougal — a 10% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Lake Goodwin has cheaper rent, Washougal actually has lower median home values ($492,100 vs $670,200).

Median household income in Lake Goodwin is $104,028 compared to $100,916 in Washougal (+3.1%). Lake Goodwin does offer higher incomes, but the salary premium barely offsets the higher cost of living, leaving residents with a tighter budget. Looking at affordability, residents of Lake Goodwin spend roughly 16.6% of their income on rent, less than the 18.9% in Washougal.

Climate-wise, Washougal is notably warmer with an average of 54.7°F compared to 51.4°F in Lake Goodwin. Washougal receives more rainfall at 40.7" per year compared to 33.4" in Lake Goodwin.