Sedro-Woolley, WA vs Walla Walla, WA

Walla Walla is moderately more affordable than Sedro-Woolley, with a 14.3% lower cost of living index. Sedro-Woolley scores 113 compared to 99 for Walla Walla, 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 Sedro-Woolley is $1,460/month compared to $1,176/month in Walla Walla — a 24% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Walla Walla is more affordable at $356,600 median vs $390,200.

Median household income in Sedro-Woolley is $72,140 compared to $65,493 in Walla Walla (+10.1%). The higher salaries in Sedro-Woolley partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of Sedro-Woolley spend roughly 24.3% of their income on rent, more than the 21.5% in Walla Walla.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (52.1°F vs 54.3°F). Sedro-Woolley receives more rainfall at 19.9" per year compared to 18.7" in Walla Walla.