Graham, WA vs Ridgefield, WA

Graham is moderately more affordable than Ridgefield, with a 7.8% lower cost of living index. Graham scores 144 compared to 156 for Ridgefield, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Ridgefield 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 $2,324/month in Ridgefield — a 7% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Graham is more affordable at $472,800 median vs $590,200.

Median household income in Graham is $115,501 compared to $117,550 in Ridgefield (-1.7%). Ridgefield does offer higher incomes, but the salary premium barely offsets the higher cost of living, leaving residents with a tighter budget. Looking at affordability, residents of Graham spend roughly 22.6% of their income on rent, less than the 23.7% in Ridgefield.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (51.9°F vs 53°F). Ridgefield receives more rainfall at 42.3" per year compared to 42" in Graham.