Kettle Falls, WA vs Moses Lake North, WA

Kettle Falls is moderately more affordable than Moses Lake North, with a 11% lower cost of living index. Kettle Falls scores 77 compared to 87 for Moses Lake North, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Moses Lake North 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 $1,044/month in Moses Lake North — a 23% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Kettle Falls is more affordable at $215,100 median vs $218,300.

Median household income in Kettle Falls is $49,750 compared to $59,825 in Moses Lake North (-16.8%). While Moses Lake North 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, less than the 20.9% in Moses Lake North.

Climate-wise, Moses Lake North is notably warmer with an average of 50.9°F compared to 45.6°F in Kettle Falls. Kettle Falls receives more rainfall at 22.5" per year compared to 7.8" in Moses Lake North.