Graham, WA vs Lakeland South, WA

Lakeland South is moderately more affordable than Graham, with a 10.6% lower cost of living index. Graham scores 144 compared to 130 for Lakeland South, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Graham can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Graham is $2,172/month compared to $1,558/month in Lakeland South — a 39% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Lakeland South has cheaper rent, Graham actually has lower median home values ($472,800 vs $530,900).

Median household income in Graham is $115,501 compared to $105,273 in Lakeland South (+9.7%). The higher salaries in Graham partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of Graham spend roughly 22.6% of their income on rent, more than the 17.8% in Lakeland South.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (51.9°F vs 53.7°F). Graham receives more rainfall at 42" per year compared to 39.3" in Lakeland South.