Airway Heights, WA vs Port Hadlock-Irondale, WA

Airway Heights is moderately more affordable than Port Hadlock-Irondale, with a 5% lower cost of living index. Airway Heights scores 99 compared to 104 for Port Hadlock-Irondale, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Port Hadlock-Irondale can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Airway Heights is $1,313/month compared to $1,263/month in Port Hadlock-Irondale — a 4% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Port Hadlock-Irondale has cheaper rent, Airway Heights actually has lower median home values ($286,900 vs $342,800).

Median household income in Airway Heights is $64,659 compared to $73,558 in Port Hadlock-Irondale (-12.1%). While Port Hadlock-Irondale is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Airway Heights spend roughly 24.4% of their income on rent, more than the 20.6% in Port Hadlock-Irondale.

Climate-wise, Port Hadlock-Irondale is notably warmer with an average of 52.1°F compared to 48.6°F in Airway Heights. Port Hadlock-Irondale receives more rainfall at 19.9" per year compared to 16.5" in Airway Heights.