Kettle Falls, WA vs Medical Lake, WA

Kettle Falls is moderately more affordable than Medical Lake, with a 10.7% lower cost of living index. Kettle Falls scores 77 compared to 87 for Medical Lake, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Medical Lake can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Kettle Falls is $807/month compared to $795/month in Medical Lake — a 2% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Medical Lake has cheaper rent, Kettle Falls actually has lower median home values ($215,100 vs $333,000).

Median household income in Kettle Falls is $49,750 compared to $74,426 in Medical Lake (-33.2%). While Medical Lake is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Kettle Falls spend roughly 19.5% of their income on rent, more than the 12.8% in Medical Lake.

Climate-wise, Medical Lake is notably warmer with an average of 48.6°F compared to 45.6°F in Kettle Falls. Kettle Falls receives more rainfall at 22.5" per year compared to 16.5" in Medical Lake.