Longview, WA vs Sedro-Woolley, WA

Longview is moderately more affordable than Sedro-Woolley, with a 14.9% lower cost of living index. Longview scores 96 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 is $1,119/month compared to $1,460/month in Sedro-Woolley — a 23% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Longview is more affordable at $339,000 median vs $390,200.

Median household income in Longview is $60,844 compared to $72,140 in Sedro-Woolley (-15.7%). While Sedro-Woolley is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Longview spend roughly 22.1% 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 receives more rainfall at 42.3" per year compared to 19.9" in Sedro-Woolley.