Cathlamet, WA vs Stevenson, WA

Cathlamet is moderately more affordable than Stevenson, with a 6.2% lower cost of living index. Cathlamet scores 99 compared to 106 for Stevenson, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Stevenson can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Cathlamet is $1,050/month compared to $980/month in Stevenson — a 7% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Stevenson has cheaper rent, Cathlamet actually has lower median home values ($364,900 vs $472,700).

Median household income in Cathlamet is $57,750 compared to $77,841 in Stevenson (-25.8%). While Stevenson is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Cathlamet spend roughly 21.8% of their income on rent, more than the 15.1% in Stevenson.

Climate-wise, Stevenson is notably warmer with an average of 54.7°F compared to 51.4°F in Cathlamet. Cathlamet receives more rainfall at 70.3" per year compared to 40.7" in Stevenson.