Aumsville, OR vs Gladstone, OR

Aumsville is moderately more affordable than Gladstone, with a 10.2% lower cost of living index. Aumsville scores 114 compared to 127 for Gladstone, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Gladstone can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Aumsville is $1,760/month compared to $1,716/month in Gladstone — a 3% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Gladstone has cheaper rent, Aumsville actually has lower median home values ($307,400 vs $463,600).

Median household income in Aumsville is $89,651 compared to $90,395 in Gladstone (-0.8%). Gladstone does offer higher incomes, but the salary premium barely offsets the higher cost of living, leaving residents with a tighter budget. Looking at affordability, residents of Aumsville spend roughly 23.6% of their income on rent, more than the 22.8% in Gladstone.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (54.1°F vs 54.8°F). Aumsville receives more rainfall at 40.1" per year compared to 39.6" in Gladstone.