Lynden, WA vs Maplewood, WA

Lynden is moderately more affordable than Maplewood, with a 14.8% lower cost of living index. Lynden scores 130 compared to 153 for Maplewood, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Maplewood can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Lynden is $1,623/month compared to $1,970/month in Maplewood — a 18% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Lynden is more affordable at $546,400 median vs $657,400.

Median household income in Lynden is $94,869 compared to $129,659 in Maplewood (-26.8%). While Maplewood is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Lynden spend roughly 20.5% of their income on rent, more than the 18.2% in Maplewood.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (51.2°F vs 51.9°F). Maplewood receives more rainfall at 42" per year compared to 34.7" in Lynden.