Omak, WA vs Oroville, WA

Oroville is moderately more affordable than Omak, with a 12.7% lower cost of living index. Omak scores 82 compared to 73 for Oroville, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Omak can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Omak is $828/month compared to $699/month in Oroville — a 19% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Oroville is more affordable at $175,300 median vs $240,400.

Median household income in Omak is $75,911 compared to $35,560 in Oroville (+113.5%). While Omak is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Omak spend roughly 13.1% of their income on rent, less than the 23.6% in Oroville.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (49.9°F vs 49.9°F). Oroville receives more rainfall at 11.6" per year compared to 11.6" in Omak.