Granite Falls, WA vs Rocky Point, WA

Granite Falls, WA and Rocky Point, WA have a very similar cost of living, with only a 4.6% difference in their overall index. Granite Falls scores 134 while Rocky Point scores 128 on the cost of living index, where 100 represents the national average. The day-to-day expenses for residents in both cities are comparable, though differences emerge when looking at specific categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Granite Falls is $1,725/month compared to $1,560/month in Rocky Point — a 11% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Rocky Point has cheaper rent, Granite Falls actually has lower median home values ($519,800 vs $531,600).

Median household income in Granite Falls is $100,720 compared to $83,456 in Rocky Point (+20.7%). While Granite Falls is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Granite Falls spend roughly 20.6% of their income on rent, less than the 22.4% in Rocky Point.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (51.4°F vs 53.8°F). Rocky Point receives more rainfall at 36.5" per year compared to 33.4" in Granite Falls.