Brewster, WA vs Garfield, WA

Garfield is moderately more affordable than Brewster, with a 5% lower cost of living index. Brewster scores 87 compared to 82 for Garfield, 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 $944/month in Garfield — a 10% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Garfield is more affordable at $199,600 median vs $237,800.

Median household income in Brewster is $52,885 compared to $60,536 in Garfield (-12.6%). Garfield offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Brewster spend roughly 23.5% of their income on rent, more than the 18.7% in Garfield.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (49.9°F vs 48.6°F). Garfield receives more rainfall at 17.5" per year compared to 11.6" in Brewster.