Chewelah, WA vs Clarkston, WA

Clarkston is moderately more affordable than Chewelah, with a 8.4% lower cost of living index. Chewelah scores 81 compared to 75 for Clarkston, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Chewelah 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 $877/month in Clarkston — a 3% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Clarkston is more affordable at $216,900 median vs $226,900.

Median household income in Chewelah is $55,516 compared to $53,092 in Clarkston (+4.6%). The higher salaries in Chewelah partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of Chewelah spend roughly 19.6% of their income on rent, less than the 19.8% in Clarkston.

Climate-wise, Clarkston 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.