Garfield, WA vs Marcus, WA

Marcus is moderately more affordable than Garfield, with a 7.9% lower cost of living index. Garfield scores 82 compared to 76 for Marcus, 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 $925/month in Marcus — a 2% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Marcus is more affordable at $159,500 median vs $199,600.

Median household income in Garfield is $60,536 compared to $46,250 in Marcus (+30.9%). 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 24% in Marcus.

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