Cheney, WA vs Wenatchee, WA

Cheney is moderately more affordable than Wenatchee, with a 8.6% lower cost of living index. Cheney scores 95 compared to 104 for Wenatchee, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Wenatchee can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Cheney is $1,075/month compared to $1,194/month in Wenatchee — a 10% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Cheney is more affordable at $330,300 median vs $391,200.

Median household income in Cheney is $47,039 compared to $70,000 in Wenatchee (-32.8%). While Wenatchee is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Cheney spend roughly 27.4% of their income on rent, more than the 20.5% in Wenatchee.

Climate-wise, Wenatchee is notably warmer with an average of 51.2°F compared to 45°F in Cheney. Cheney receives more rainfall at 18.3" per year compared to 7.8" in Wenatchee.