Colville, WA vs Millwood, WA

Colville is moderately more affordable than Millwood, with a 13.8% lower cost of living index. Colville scores 82 compared to 95 for Millwood, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Millwood 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 $1,097/month in Millwood — a 20% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Colville is more affordable at $247,800 median vs $327,200.

Median household income in Colville is $49,375 compared to $71,875 in Millwood (-31.3%). While Millwood is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Colville spend roughly 21.3% of their income on rent, more than the 18.3% in Millwood.

Climate-wise, Millwood is notably warmer with an average of 49.8°F compared to 45.6°F in Colville. Colville receives more rainfall at 22.5" per year compared to 17.4" in Millwood.