Mead, WA vs Silverdale, WA

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Mead is 27% cheaper than Silverdale. With a cost index of 103 vs 142, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Mead to Silverdale should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Mead is $1,216/month compared to $2,056/month in Silverdale — a 41% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Mead is more affordable at $379,600 median vs $507,600.

Median household income in Mead is $76,010 compared to $101,445 in Silverdale (-25.1%). The higher salaries in Silverdale partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of Mead spend roughly 19.2% of their income on rent, less than the 24.3% in Silverdale.

Climate-wise, Silverdale is notably warmer with an average of 53.2°F compared to 49.8°F in Mead. Silverdale receives more rainfall at 37.8" per year compared to 17.4" in Mead.