Beaverton, OR vs Corvallis, OR

Corvallis is moderately more affordable than Beaverton, with a 14.4% lower cost of living index. Beaverton scores 134 compared to 117 for Corvallis, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Beaverton can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Beaverton is $1,727/month compared to $1,342/month in Corvallis — a 29% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Corvallis is more affordable at $480,600 median vs $543,100.

Median household income in Beaverton is $94,279 compared to $63,807 in Corvallis (+47.8%). While Beaverton is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Beaverton spend roughly 22% of their income on rent, less than the 25.2% in Corvallis.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (52.5°F vs 52.2°F). Corvallis receives more rainfall at 41.5" per year compared to 35.9" in Beaverton.