Castle Rock, WA vs Woodland, WA

Castle Rock is moderately more affordable than Woodland, with a 7.5% lower cost of living index. Castle Rock scores 100 compared to 108 for Woodland, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Woodland can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Castle Rock is $1,326/month compared to $1,369/month in Woodland — a 3% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Castle Rock is more affordable at $301,000 median vs $384,100.

Median household income in Castle Rock is $65,272 compared to $83,193 in Woodland (-21.5%). While Woodland is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Castle Rock spend roughly 24.4% of their income on rent, more than the 19.7% in Woodland.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (53°F vs 53°F). Woodland receives more rainfall at 42.3" per year compared to 42.3" in Castle Rock.