Longview Heights, WA vs Sedro-Woolley, WA

Longview Heights is moderately more affordable than Sedro-Woolley, with a 5.1% lower cost of living index. Longview Heights scores 108 compared to 113 for Sedro-Woolley, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Sedro-Woolley can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Longview Heights is $1,203/month compared to $1,460/month in Sedro-Woolley — a 18% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Longview Heights has cheaper rent, Sedro-Woolley actually has lower median home values ($390,200 vs $443,000).

Median household income in Longview Heights is $90,592 compared to $72,140 in Sedro-Woolley (+25.6%). Longview Heights offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Longview Heights spend roughly 15.9% of their income on rent, less than the 24.3% in Sedro-Woolley.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (53°F vs 52.1°F). Longview Heights receives more rainfall at 42.3" per year compared to 19.9" in Sedro-Woolley.