Camas, WA vs Fife, WA

Fife is moderately more affordable than Camas, with a 10.6% lower cost of living index. Camas scores 149 compared to 135 for Fife, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Camas can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Camas is $1,900/month compared to $1,836/month in Fife — a 4% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Fife is more affordable at $480,600 median vs $656,100.

Median household income in Camas is $140,053 compared to $90,515 in Fife (+54.7%). While Camas is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Camas spend roughly 16.3% of their income on rent, less than the 24.3% in Fife.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (54.7°F vs 51.9°F). Fife receives more rainfall at 42" per year compared to 40.7" in Camas.