McCleary, WA vs Union Gap, WA

Union Gap is moderately more affordable than McCleary, with a 13.5% lower cost of living index. McCleary scores 94 compared to 83 for Union Gap, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of McCleary 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 $1,111/month in Union Gap — a 11% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while McCleary has cheaper rent, Union Gap actually has lower median home values ($186,200 vs $327,100).

Median household income in McCleary is $75,652 compared to $58,958 in Union Gap (+28.3%). While McCleary 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, less than the 22.6% in Union Gap.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (51.4°F vs 50.8°F). McCleary receives more rainfall at 67.9" per year compared to 8" in Union Gap.