Clarkston, WA vs Dayton, WA

Clarkston is moderately more affordable than Dayton, with a 10.5% lower cost of living index. Clarkston scores 75 compared to 84 for Dayton, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Dayton can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Clarkston is $877/month compared to $926/month in Dayton — a 5% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Clarkston is more affordable at $216,900 median vs $223,900.

Median household income in Clarkston is $53,092 compared to $71,687 in Dayton (-25.9%). While Dayton is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Clarkston spend roughly 19.8% of their income on rent, more than the 15.5% in Dayton.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (53.8°F vs 54.3°F). Dayton receives more rainfall at 18.7" per year compared to 12.9" in Clarkston.