Cedar Hills, OR vs Jacksonville, OR

Cedar Hills is moderately more affordable than Jacksonville, with a 7.2% lower cost of living index. Cedar Hills scores 131 compared to 142 for Jacksonville, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Jacksonville can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Cedar Hills is $1,482/month compared to $1,867/month in Jacksonville — a 21% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Cedar Hills has cheaper rent, Jacksonville actually has lower median home values ($595,400 vs $599,300).

Median household income in Cedar Hills is $106,919 compared to $114,500 in Jacksonville (-6.6%). The higher salaries in Jacksonville partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of Cedar Hills spend roughly 16.6% of their income on rent, less than the 19.6% in Jacksonville.

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