Ashland, OR vs Hood River, OR

Ashland, OR and Hood River, OR have a very similar cost of living, with only a 4% difference in their overall index. Ashland scores 125 while Hood River scores 130 on the cost of living index, where 100 represents the national average. The day-to-day expenses for residents in both cities are comparable, though differences emerge when looking at specific categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Ashland is $1,367/month compared to $1,446/month in Hood River — a 6% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Ashland is more affordable at $573,700 median vs $602,800.

Median household income in Ashland is $71,782 compared to $77,975 in Hood River (-7.9%). While Hood River is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Ashland spend roughly 22.9% of their income on rent, more than the 22.3% in Hood River.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (55.9°F vs 54.4°F). Ashland receives more rainfall at 18.4" per year compared to 13.7" in Hood River.