Cave Junction, OR vs Wood Village, OR

Cave Junction is moderately more affordable than Wood Village, with a 14.7% lower cost of living index. Cave Junction scores 89 compared to 104 for Wood Village, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Wood Village can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Cave Junction is $1,076/month compared to $1,430/month in Wood Village — a 25% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Cave Junction is more affordable at $252,000 median vs $281,900.

Median household income in Cave Junction is $35,927 compared to $72,404 in Wood Village (-50.4%). While Wood Village is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Cave Junction spend roughly 35.9% of their income on rent, more than the 23.7% in Wood Village. The Wood Village ratio exceeds the commonly recommended 30% threshold, which can put pressure on household budgets.

Climate-wise, Wood Village is notably warmer with an average of 54.7°F compared to 48.9°F in Cave Junction. Wood Village receives more rainfall at 40.7" per year compared to 40.7" in Cave Junction.