Longbranch, WA vs Stevenson, WA

Stevenson is moderately more affordable than Longbranch, with a 9.1% lower cost of living index. Longbranch scores 115 compared to 106 for Stevenson, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Longbranch can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Longbranch is $1,474/month compared to $980/month in Stevenson — a 50% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Stevenson has cheaper rent, Longbranch actually has lower median home values ($382,000 vs $472,700).

Median household income in Longbranch is $92,109 compared to $77,841 in Stevenson (+18.3%). While Longbranch is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Longbranch spend roughly 19.2% of their income on rent, more than the 15.1% in Stevenson.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (51.9°F vs 54.7°F). Longbranch receives more rainfall at 42" per year compared to 40.7" in Stevenson.