Graham, WA vs Liberty Lake, WA

Liberty Lake is moderately more affordable than Graham, with a 10.1% lower cost of living index. Graham scores 144 compared to 131 for Liberty Lake, 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 $1,782/month in Liberty Lake — a 22% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Liberty Lake has cheaper rent, Graham actually has lower median home values ($472,800 vs $506,000).

Median household income in Graham is $115,501 compared to $105,599 in Liberty Lake (+9.4%). 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 20.3% in Liberty Lake.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (51.9°F vs 49.8°F). Graham receives more rainfall at 42" per year compared to 17.4" in Liberty Lake.