Garrett, WA vs Medical Lake, WA

Medical Lake is moderately more affordable than Garrett, with a 12.5% lower cost of living index. Garrett scores 98 compared to 87 for Medical Lake, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Garrett can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Garrett is $1,075/month compared to $795/month in Medical Lake — a 35% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Medical Lake is more affordable at $333,000 median vs $374,600.

Median household income in Garrett is $114,194 compared to $74,426 in Medical Lake (+53.4%). While Garrett is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Garrett spend roughly 11.3% of their income on rent, less than the 12.8% in Medical Lake.

Climate-wise, Garrett is notably warmer with an average of 54.3°F compared to 48.6°F in Medical Lake. Garrett receives more rainfall at 18.7" per year compared to 16.5" in Medical Lake.