Chiloquin, OR vs Grass Valley, OR

Grass Valley is moderately more affordable than Chiloquin, with a 13.1% lower cost of living index. Chiloquin scores 64 compared to 57 for Grass Valley, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Chiloquin can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Chiloquin is $594/month compared to $337/month in Grass Valley — a 76% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Grass Valley has cheaper rent, Chiloquin actually has lower median home values ($115,300 vs $120,100).

Median household income in Chiloquin is $34,659 compared to $58,313 in Grass Valley (-40.6%). Grass Valley offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Chiloquin spend roughly 20.6% of their income on rent, more than the 6.9% in Grass Valley.

Climate-wise, Grass Valley is notably warmer with an average of 54.4°F compared to 47.1°F in Chiloquin. Grass Valley receives more rainfall at 13.7" per year compared to 11.1" in Chiloquin.