Newport, WA vs Taholah, WA

Taholah is moderately more affordable than Newport, with a 8.3% lower cost of living index. Newport scores 71 compared to 65 for Taholah, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Newport can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Newport is $548/month compared to $704/month in Taholah — a 22% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Newport has cheaper rent, Taholah actually has lower median home values ($80,000 vs $230,500).

Median household income in Newport is $41,733 compared to $44,286 in Taholah (-5.8%). Taholah offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Newport spend roughly 15.8% of their income on rent, less than the 19.1% in Taholah.

Climate-wise, Taholah is notably warmer with an average of 50°F compared to 45.6°F in Newport. Taholah receives more rainfall at 151.4" per year compared to 22.5" in Newport.