Chehalis, WA vs Kingston, WA

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Chehalis is 16% cheaper than Kingston. With a cost index of 97 vs 115, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Chehalis to Kingston should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Chehalis is $1,055/month compared to $1,338/month in Kingston — a 21% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Chehalis is more affordable at $330,800 median vs $448,600.

Median household income in Chehalis is $68,021 compared to $99,345 in Kingston (-31.5%). While Kingston 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 16.2% in Kingston.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (50.5°F vs 51.4°F). Chehalis receives more rainfall at 50.6" per year compared to 33.4" in Kingston.