Curlew Lake, WA vs Northport, WA

Northport is moderately more affordable than Curlew Lake, with a 11% lower cost of living index. Curlew Lake scores 76 compared to 68 for Northport, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Curlew Lake can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Curlew Lake is $543/month compared to $737/month in Northport — a 26% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Curlew Lake has cheaper rent, Northport actually has lower median home values ($128,100 vs $265,200).

Median household income in Curlew Lake is $55,592 compared to $42,917 in Northport (+29.5%). While Curlew Lake is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Curlew Lake spend roughly 11.7% of their income on rent, less than the 20.6% in Northport.

Climate-wise, Curlew Lake is notably warmer with an average of 49.9°F compared to 45.6°F in Northport. Northport receives more rainfall at 22.5" per year compared to 11.6" in Curlew Lake.