Lake Stickney, WA vs Sultan, WA

Sultan is moderately more affordable than Lake Stickney, with a 12.4% lower cost of living index. Lake Stickney scores 141 compared to 126 for Sultan, 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 $1,607/month in Sultan — a 8% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Sultan is more affordable at $455,500 median vs $598,400.

Median household income in Lake Stickney is $85,762 compared to $85,278 in Sultan (+0.6%). Lake Stickney 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 Stickney spend roughly 24.2% of their income on rent, more than the 22.6% in Sultan.

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