Aloha, OR vs Happy Valley, OR

Aloha is moderately more affordable than Happy Valley, with a 14.7% lower cost of living index. Aloha scores 131 compared to 154 for Happy Valley, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Happy Valley 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 $2,025/month in Happy Valley — a 9% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Aloha is more affordable at $465,500 median vs $671,800.

Median household income in Aloha is $96,754 compared to $120,324 in Happy Valley (-19.6%). While Happy Valley 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, more than the 20.2% in Happy Valley.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (52.5°F vs 54.7°F). Happy Valley receives more rainfall at 40.7" per year compared to 35.9" in Aloha.