2025 Compare Cities Cost of Living:
Rock Island, WA vs Liberty Lake, WA

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Is it cheaper to live in Liberty Lake or is it cheaper to live in Rock Island?
- Liberty Lake is 1.1% more expensive than Rock Island.

Which city has more affordable housing, Liberty Lake or Rock Island?
- Liberty Lake housing costs are 79.2% more expensive than Rock Island housing costs.

Is Health Care more affordable in Rock Island or is Health Care more affordable in Liberty Lake.
- Health related expenses are 10.4% less in Liberty Lake.
 Rock Island, WALiberty Lake, WAUnited States
 Overall  Unlock103.1100
 Food & Groceries98.9  Unlock100
 Health  Unlock84.5100
 Housing94.2  Unlock100
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$567,400$338,100
 Utilities66  Unlock100
 Transportation  Unlock89.3100
 Miscellaneous102.6  Unlock100
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
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Reviews for Liberty Lake    3 Reviews

Liberty Lake is a rare find anywhere in the country. This town is a Tree City USA, with a small population, lots of big nice parks, lots of community events (awesome  More

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Over 12 years ago

We have lived in many places and this is by far the best in all  More

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Over 17 years ago

We moved to Liberty Lake seven years ago, and we love it here. It offers Well manicured Streets and walk ways for walkers, bikers, mom's pushing strollers, walking  More

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