Pullman, WA vs Sedro-Woolley, WA

Pullman is moderately more affordable than Sedro-Woolley, with a 10.8% lower cost of living index. Pullman scores 101 compared to 113 for Sedro-Woolley, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Sedro-Woolley can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Pullman is $1,010/month compared to $1,460/month in Sedro-Woolley — a 31% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Pullman has cheaper rent, Sedro-Woolley actually has lower median home values ($390,200 vs $401,700).

Median household income in Pullman is $45,097 compared to $72,140 in Sedro-Woolley (-37.5%). While Sedro-Woolley is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Pullman spend roughly 26.9% of their income on rent, more than the 24.3% in Sedro-Woolley.

Climate-wise, Sedro-Woolley is notably warmer with an average of 52.1°F compared to 48.6°F in Pullman. Sedro-Woolley receives more rainfall at 19.9" per year compared to 17.5" in Pullman.