Ashland, OR vs Tigard, OR

Ashland is moderately more affordable than Tigard, with a 9.6% lower cost of living index. Ashland scores 125 compared to 138 for Tigard, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Tigard 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 $1,732/month in Tigard — a 21% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Ashland is more affordable at $573,700 median vs $585,700.

Median household income in Ashland is $71,782 compared to $105,008 in Tigard (-31.6%). While Tigard 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 19.8% in Tigard.

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