Fife, WA vs Orchards, WA

Orchards is moderately more affordable than Fife, with a 8.2% lower cost of living index. Fife scores 135 compared to 124 for Orchards, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Fife can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Fife is $1,836/month compared to $1,685/month in Orchards — a 9% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Orchards is more affordable at $437,100 median vs $480,600.

Median household income in Fife is $90,515 compared to $96,893 in Orchards (-6.6%). Orchards offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Fife spend roughly 24.3% of their income on rent, more than the 20.9% in Orchards.

Climate-wise, Orchards is notably warmer with an average of 55.1°F compared to 51.9°F in Fife. Fife receives more rainfall at 42" per year compared to 36.9" in Orchards.