Algona, WA vs Machias, WA

Algona is moderately more affordable than Machias, with a 6.4% lower cost of living index. Algona scores 129 compared to 138 for Machias, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Machias can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Algona is $1,839/month compared to $1,538/month in Machias — a 20% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Machias has cheaper rent, Algona actually has lower median home values ($413,000 vs $631,900).

Median household income in Algona is $84,583 compared to $127,043 in Machias (-33.4%). While Machias is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Algona spend roughly 26.1% of their income on rent, more than the 14.5% in Machias.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (53.7°F vs 51.4°F). Algona receives more rainfall at 39.3" per year compared to 33.4" in Machias.