Chewelah, WA vs Clarkston Heights-Vineland, WA

Chewelah is moderately more affordable than Clarkston Heights-Vineland, with a 10.4% lower cost of living index. Chewelah scores 81 compared to 91 for Clarkston Heights-Vineland, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Clarkston Heights-Vineland can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Chewelah is $907/month compared to $1,056/month in Clarkston Heights-Vineland — a 14% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Chewelah is more affordable at $226,900 median vs $342,700.

Median household income in Chewelah is $55,516 compared to $89,628 in Clarkston Heights-Vineland (-38.1%). While Clarkston Heights-Vineland is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Chewelah spend roughly 19.6% of their income on rent, more than the 14.1% in Clarkston Heights-Vineland.

Climate-wise, Clarkston Heights-Vineland is notably warmer with an average of 53.8°F compared to 45.6°F in Chewelah. Chewelah receives more rainfall at 22.5" per year compared to 12.9" in Clarkston Heights-Vineland.