Orchards, WA vs Sumner, WA

Orchards is moderately more affordable than Sumner, with a 8.5% lower cost of living index. Orchards scores 124 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 Orchards is $1,685/month compared to $1,886/month in Sumner — a 11% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Orchards is more affordable at $437,100 median vs $478,500.

Median household income in Orchards is $96,893 compared to $98,376 in Sumner (-1.5%). Sumner does offer higher incomes, but the salary premium barely offsets the higher cost of living, leaving residents with a tighter budget. Looking at affordability, residents of Orchards spend roughly 20.9% of their income on rent, less than the 23% in Sumner.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (55.1°F vs 53.7°F). Sumner receives more rainfall at 39.3" per year compared to 36.9" in Orchards.