Ashland, OR vs Redmond, OR

Redmond is moderately more affordable than Ashland, with a 6.2% lower cost of living index. Ashland scores 125 compared to 117 for Redmond, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Ashland can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Ashland is $1,367/month compared to $1,479/month in Redmond — a 8% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Ashland has cheaper rent, Redmond actually has lower median home values ($435,000 vs $573,700).

Median household income in Ashland is $71,782 compared to $79,789 in Redmond (-10%). Redmond offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Ashland spend roughly 22.9% of their income on rent, more than the 22.2% in Redmond.

Climate-wise, Ashland is notably warmer with an average of 55.9°F compared to 48.9°F in Redmond. Ashland receives more rainfall at 18.4" per year compared to 8.5" in Redmond.