Cascade Locks, OR vs Wasco, OR

Wasco is moderately more affordable than Cascade Locks, with a 13.1% lower cost of living index. Cascade Locks scores 100 compared to 89 for Wasco, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Cascade Locks can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Cascade Locks is $1,178/month compared to $1,158/month in Wasco — a 2% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Wasco is more affordable at $204,300 median vs $330,800.

Median household income in Cascade Locks is $65,357 compared to $60,000 in Wasco (+8.9%). The higher salaries in Cascade Locks partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of Cascade Locks spend roughly 21.6% of their income on rent, less than the 23.2% in Wasco.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (54.7°F vs 54.4°F). Cascade Locks receives more rainfall at 40.7" per year compared to 13.7" in Wasco.