Cashmere, WA vs Rock Island, WA

Rock Island is moderately more affordable than Cashmere, with a 9% lower cost of living index. Cashmere scores 98 compared to 90 for Rock Island, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Cashmere can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Cashmere is $1,039/month compared to $1,094/month in Rock Island — a 5% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Cashmere has cheaper rent, Rock Island actually has lower median home values ($255,500 vs $373,900).

Median household income in Cashmere is $63,825 compared to $55,114 in Rock Island (+15.8%). While Cashmere is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Cashmere spend roughly 19.5% of their income on rent, less than the 23.8% in Rock Island.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (51.2°F vs 51.2°F). Rock Island receives more rainfall at 7.8" per year compared to 7.8" in Cashmere.