McCleary, WA vs Rochester, WA

McCleary is moderately more affordable than Rochester, with a 10.2% lower cost of living index. McCleary scores 94 compared to 105 for Rochester, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Rochester can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in McCleary is $993/month compared to $1,182/month in Rochester — a 16% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: McCleary is more affordable at $327,100 median vs $391,600.

Median household income in McCleary is $75,652 compared to $94,754 in Rochester (-20.2%). While Rochester is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of McCleary spend roughly 15.8% of their income on rent, more than the 15% in Rochester.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (51.4°F vs 50.5°F). McCleary receives more rainfall at 67.9" per year compared to 50.6" in Rochester.