Maltby, WA vs Maple Valley, WA

Maple Valley is moderately more affordable than Maltby, with a 7.4% lower cost of living index. Maltby scores 173 compared to 161 for Maple Valley, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Maltby can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Maltby is $1,928/month compared to $2,189/month in Maple Valley — a 12% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Maltby has cheaper rent, Maple Valley actually has lower median home values ($672,000 vs $914,800).

Median household income in Maltby is $179,276 compared to $147,546 in Maple Valley (+21.5%). While Maltby is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Maltby spend roughly 12.9% of their income on rent, less than the 17.8% in Maple Valley.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (53.2°F vs 53.6°F). Maltby receives more rainfall at 37.8" per year compared to 34.7" in Maple Valley.