Lochsloy, WA vs Machias, WA

Lochsloy is moderately more affordable than Machias, with a 6.5% lower cost of living index. Lochsloy scores 129 compared to 138 for Machias, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Machias can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Lochsloy is $1,490/month compared to $1,538/month in Machias — a 3% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Lochsloy is more affordable at $540,000 median vs $631,900.

Median household income in Lochsloy is $106,328 compared to $127,043 in Machias (-16.3%). While Machias is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Lochsloy spend roughly 16.8% of their income on rent, more than the 14.5% in Machias.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (51.4°F vs 51.4°F). Machias receives more rainfall at 33.4" per year compared to 33.4" in Lochsloy.