Chehalis, WA vs Eatonville, WA

Chehalis is moderately more affordable than Eatonville, with a 14.3% lower cost of living index. Chehalis scores 97 compared to 113 for Eatonville, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Eatonville 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 $1,297/month in Eatonville — a 19% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Chehalis is more affordable at $330,800 median vs $413,700.

Median household income in Chehalis is $68,021 compared to $93,603 in Eatonville (-27.3%). While Eatonville 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, more than the 16.6% in Eatonville.

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