Othello, WA vs Raymond, WA

Raymond is moderately more affordable than Othello, with a 7.4% lower cost of living index. Othello scores 89 compared to 83 for Raymond, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Othello can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Othello is $1,041/month compared to $916/month in Raymond — a 14% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Raymond is more affordable at $214,800 median vs $278,600.

Median household income in Othello is $65,757 compared to $52,500 in Raymond (+25.3%). While Othello is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Othello spend roughly 19% of their income on rent, less than the 20.9% in Raymond.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (50.9°F vs 51°F). Raymond receives more rainfall at 68.8" per year compared to 7.8" in Othello.