Kettle Falls, WA vs Omak, WA

Kettle Falls is moderately more affordable than Omak, with a 5.9% lower cost of living index. Kettle Falls scores 77 compared to 82 for Omak, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Omak 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 $828/month in Omak — a 3% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Kettle Falls is more affordable at $215,100 median vs $240,400.

Median household income in Kettle Falls is $49,750 compared to $75,911 in Omak (-34.5%). While Omak 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 13.1% in Omak.

Climate-wise, Omak is notably warmer with an average of 49.9°F compared to 45.6°F in Kettle Falls. Kettle Falls receives more rainfall at 22.5" per year compared to 11.6" in Omak.