Fairfield, WA vs Napavine, WA

Fairfield is moderately more affordable than Napavine, with a 12.9% lower cost of living index. Fairfield scores 90 compared to 103 for Napavine, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Napavine can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Fairfield is $1,160/month compared to $1,250/month in Napavine — a 7% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Fairfield is more affordable at $233,500 median vs $335,500.

Median household income in Fairfield is $75,000 compared to $89,063 in Napavine (-15.8%). While Napavine is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Fairfield spend roughly 18.6% of their income on rent, more than the 16.8% in Napavine.

Climate-wise, Napavine is notably warmer with an average of 50.5°F compared to 45°F in Fairfield. Napavine receives more rainfall at 50.6" per year compared to 18.3" in Fairfield.