Maplewood, WA vs Port Orchard, WA

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Port Orchard is 16.6% cheaper than Maplewood. With a cost index of 131 vs 153, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Port Orchard to Maplewood should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Maplewood is $1,970/month compared to $1,760/month in Port Orchard — a 12% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Port Orchard is more affordable at $492,000 median vs $657,400.

Median household income in Maplewood is $129,659 compared to $81,472 in Port Orchard (+59.1%). 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 Maplewood spend roughly 18.2% of their income on rent, less than the 25.9% in Port Orchard.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (51.9°F vs 53.8°F). Maplewood receives more rainfall at 42" per year compared to 36.5" in Port Orchard.