Medical Lake, WA vs Millwood, WA

Medical Lake is moderately more affordable than Millwood, with a 9.1% lower cost of living index. Medical Lake scores 87 compared to 95 for Millwood, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Millwood can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Medical Lake is $795/month compared to $1,097/month in Millwood — a 28% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Medical Lake has cheaper rent, Millwood actually has lower median home values ($327,200 vs $333,000).

Median household income in Medical Lake is $74,426 compared to $71,875 in Millwood (+3.5%). Medical Lake offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Medical Lake spend roughly 12.8% of their income on rent, less than the 18.3% in Millwood.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (48.6°F vs 49.8°F). Millwood receives more rainfall at 17.4" per year compared to 16.5" in Medical Lake.