Chehalis, WA vs Colfax, WA

Colfax is moderately more affordable than Chehalis, with a 10.3% lower cost of living index. Chehalis scores 97 compared to 88 for Colfax, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Chehalis can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Chehalis is $1,055/month compared to $986/month in Colfax — a 7% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Colfax is more affordable at $246,300 median vs $330,800.

Median household income in Chehalis is $68,021 compared to $56,929 in Colfax (+19.5%). While Chehalis is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Chehalis spend roughly 18.6% of their income on rent, less than the 20.8% in Colfax.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (50.5°F vs 48.6°F). Chehalis receives more rainfall at 50.6" per year compared to 17.5" in Colfax.