Brewster, WA vs Colville, WA

Colville is moderately more affordable than Brewster, with a 5.2% lower cost of living index. Brewster scores 87 compared to 82 for Colville, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Brewster can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Brewster is $1,036/month compared to $878/month in Colville — a 18% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Colville has cheaper rent, Brewster actually has lower median home values ($237,800 vs $247,800).

Median household income in Brewster is $52,885 compared to $49,375 in Colville (+7.1%). While Brewster is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Brewster spend roughly 23.5% of their income on rent, more than the 21.3% in Colville.

Climate-wise, Brewster is notably warmer with an average of 49.9°F compared to 45.6°F in Colville. Colville receives more rainfall at 22.5" per year compared to 11.6" in Brewster.