Cedar Hills, OR vs Sherwood, OR

Cedar Hills is moderately more affordable than Sherwood, with a 8.3% lower cost of living index. Cedar Hills scores 131 compared to 143 for Sherwood, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Sherwood 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 $1,967/month in Sherwood — a 25% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Cedar Hills has cheaper rent, Sherwood actually has lower median home values ($564,200 vs $599,300).

Median household income in Cedar Hills is $106,919 compared to $110,616 in Sherwood (-3.3%). Sherwood 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 Cedar Hills spend roughly 16.6% of their income on rent, less than the 21.3% in Sherwood.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (52.5°F vs 54.8°F). Sherwood receives more rainfall at 39.6" per year compared to 35.9" in Cedar Hills.