Dallesport, WA vs Quilcene, WA

Quilcene is moderately more affordable than Dallesport, with a 13.5% lower cost of living index. Dallesport scores 108 compared to 95 for Quilcene, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Dallesport can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Dallesport is $1,350/month compared to $1,130/month in Quilcene — a 20% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Quilcene is more affordable at $280,600 median vs $355,400.

Median household income in Dallesport is $67,500 compared to $48,938 in Quilcene (+37.9%). While Dallesport is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Dallesport spend roughly 24% of their income on rent, less than the 27.7% in Quilcene.

Climate-wise, Dallesport is notably warmer with an average of 54.4°F compared to 51.4°F in Quilcene. Quilcene receives more rainfall at 33.4" per year compared to 13.7" in Dallesport.