Chelan, WA vs Liberty Lake, WA

Chelan is moderately more affordable than Liberty Lake, with a 12.4% lower cost of living index. Chelan scores 115 compared to 131 for Liberty Lake, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Liberty Lake can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Chelan is $1,447/month compared to $1,782/month in Liberty Lake — a 19% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Chelan is more affordable at $428,200 median vs $506,000.

Median household income in Chelan is $71,996 compared to $105,599 in Liberty Lake (-31.8%). While Liberty Lake is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Chelan spend roughly 24.1% of their income on rent, more than the 20.3% in Liberty Lake.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (51.2°F vs 49.8°F). Liberty Lake receives more rainfall at 17.4" per year compared to 7.8" in Chelan.