Fife, WA vs Port Hadlock-Irondale, WA

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Port Hadlock-Irondale is 29.5% cheaper than Fife. With a cost index of 104 vs 135, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Port Hadlock-Irondale to Fife should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Fife is $1,836/month compared to $1,263/month in Port Hadlock-Irondale — a 45% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Port Hadlock-Irondale is more affordable at $342,800 median vs $480,600.

Median household income in Fife is $90,515 compared to $73,558 in Port Hadlock-Irondale (+23.1%). The higher salaries in Fife partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of Fife spend roughly 24.3% of their income on rent, more than the 20.6% in Port Hadlock-Irondale.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (51.9°F vs 52.1°F). Fife receives more rainfall at 42" per year compared to 19.9" in Port Hadlock-Irondale.