Marietta-Alderwood, WA vs Sumner, WA

Marietta-Alderwood is moderately more affordable than Sumner, with a 11.1% lower cost of living index. Marietta-Alderwood scores 121 compared to 136 for Sumner, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Sumner can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Marietta-Alderwood is $1,450/month compared to $1,886/month in Sumner — a 23% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Marietta-Alderwood has cheaper rent, Sumner actually has lower median home values ($478,500 vs $493,200).

Median household income in Marietta-Alderwood is $62,243 compared to $98,376 in Sumner (-36.7%). While Sumner is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Marietta-Alderwood spend roughly 28% of their income on rent, more than the 23% in Sumner.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (51.2°F vs 53.7°F). Sumner receives more rainfall at 39.3" per year compared to 34.7" in Marietta-Alderwood.