Parkland, WA vs Port Orchard, WA

Parkland is moderately more affordable than Port Orchard, with a 9.3% lower cost of living index. Parkland scores 119 compared to 131 for Port Orchard, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Port Orchard can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Parkland is $1,593/month compared to $1,760/month in Port Orchard — a 10% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Parkland is more affordable at $382,700 median vs $492,000.

Median household income in Parkland is $71,829 compared to $81,472 in Port Orchard (-11.8%). While Port Orchard is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Parkland spend roughly 26.6% of their income on rent, more than the 25.9% in Port Orchard.

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