Kelso, WA vs Longview Heights, WA

Kelso is moderately more affordable than Longview Heights, with a 12.8% lower cost of living index. Kelso scores 94 compared to 108 for Longview Heights, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Longview Heights can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Kelso is $1,131/month compared to $1,203/month in Longview Heights — a 6% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Kelso is more affordable at $302,300 median vs $443,000.

Median household income in Kelso is $59,462 compared to $90,592 in Longview Heights (-34.4%). While Longview Heights is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Kelso spend roughly 22.8% of their income on rent, more than the 15.9% in Longview Heights.

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