Sedro-Woolley, WA vs Spanaway, WA

Sedro-Woolley is moderately more affordable than Spanaway, with a 10.3% lower cost of living index. Sedro-Woolley scores 113 compared to 126 for Spanaway, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Spanaway can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Sedro-Woolley is $1,460/month compared to $1,782/month in Spanaway — a 18% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Sedro-Woolley is more affordable at $390,200 median vs $401,000.

Median household income in Sedro-Woolley is $72,140 compared to $94,028 in Spanaway (-23.3%). While Spanaway is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Sedro-Woolley spend roughly 24.3% of their income on rent, more than the 22.7% in Spanaway.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (52.1°F vs 51.9°F). Spanaway receives more rainfall at 42" per year compared to 19.9" in Sedro-Woolley.