Lake Stickney, WA vs Puyallup, WA

Puyallup is moderately more affordable than Lake Stickney, with a 5.2% lower cost of living index. Lake Stickney scores 141 compared to 134 for Puyallup, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Lake Stickney can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Lake Stickney is $1,733/month compared to $1,750/month in Puyallup — a 1% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Lake Stickney has cheaper rent, Puyallup actually has lower median home values ($507,000 vs $598,400).

Median household income in Lake Stickney is $85,762 compared to $95,639 in Puyallup (-10.3%). Puyallup offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Lake Stickney spend roughly 24.2% of their income on rent, more than the 22% in Puyallup.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (51.4°F vs 51.9°F). Puyallup receives more rainfall at 42" per year compared to 33.4" in Lake Stickney.