Colville, WA vs Kettle Falls, WA

Kettle Falls is moderately more affordable than Colville, with a 6.2% lower cost of living index. Colville scores 82 compared to 77 for Kettle Falls, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Colville can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Colville is $878/month compared to $807/month in Kettle Falls — a 9% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Kettle Falls is more affordable at $215,100 median vs $247,800.

Median household income in Colville is $49,375 compared to $49,750 in Kettle Falls (-0.8%). Kettle Falls offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Colville spend roughly 21.3% of their income on rent, more than the 19.5% in Kettle Falls.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (45.6°F vs 45.6°F). Kettle Falls receives more rainfall at 22.5" per year compared to 22.5" in Colville.