Aloha, OR vs Ashland, OR

Ashland is moderately more affordable than Aloha, with a 5.3% lower cost of living index. Aloha scores 131 compared to 125 for Ashland, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Aloha can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Aloha is $1,839/month compared to $1,367/month in Ashland — a 35% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Ashland has cheaper rent, Aloha actually has lower median home values ($465,500 vs $573,700).

Median household income in Aloha is $96,754 compared to $71,782 in Ashland (+34.8%). While Aloha is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Aloha spend roughly 22.8% of their income on rent, less than the 22.9% in Ashland.

Climate-wise, Ashland is notably warmer with an average of 55.9°F compared to 52.5°F in Aloha. Aloha receives more rainfall at 35.9" per year compared to 18.4" in Ashland.