SeaTac, WA vs Sedro-Woolley, WA

Sedro-Woolley is moderately more affordable than SeaTac, with a 13.6% lower cost of living index. SeaTac scores 129 compared to 113 for Sedro-Woolley, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of SeaTac can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in SeaTac is $1,637/month compared to $1,460/month in Sedro-Woolley — a 12% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Sedro-Woolley is more affordable at $390,200 median vs $483,200.

Median household income in SeaTac is $76,517 compared to $72,140 in Sedro-Woolley (+6.1%). SeaTac 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 SeaTac spend roughly 25.7% of their income on rent, more than the 24.3% in Sedro-Woolley.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (53.7°F vs 52.1°F). SeaTac receives more rainfall at 39.3" per year compared to 19.9" in Sedro-Woolley.