Blaine, WA vs Washougal, WA

Blaine is moderately more affordable than Washougal, with a 6.7% lower cost of living index. Blaine scores 118 compared to 126 for Washougal, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Washougal can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Blaine is $1,323/month compared to $1,592/month in Washougal — a 17% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Blaine has cheaper rent, Washougal actually has lower median home values ($492,100 vs $500,600).

Median household income in Blaine is $81,559 compared to $100,916 in Washougal (-19.2%). While Washougal is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Blaine spend roughly 19.5% of their income on rent, more than the 18.9% in Washougal.

Climate-wise, Washougal is notably warmer with an average of 54.7°F compared to 51.2°F in Blaine. Washougal receives more rainfall at 40.7" per year compared to 34.7" in Blaine.