Garfield, WA vs Kettle Falls, WA

Kettle Falls is moderately more affordable than Garfield, with a 6.5% lower cost of living index. Garfield scores 82 compared to 77 for Kettle Falls, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Garfield can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Garfield is $944/month compared to $807/month in Kettle Falls — a 17% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Kettle Falls has cheaper rent, Garfield actually has lower median home values ($199,600 vs $215,100).

Median household income in Garfield is $60,536 compared to $49,750 in Kettle Falls (+21.7%). While Garfield is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Garfield spend roughly 18.7% of their income on rent, less than the 19.5% in Kettle Falls.

Climate-wise, Garfield is notably warmer with an average of 48.6°F compared to 45.6°F in Kettle Falls. Kettle Falls receives more rainfall at 22.5" per year compared to 17.5" in Garfield.