Crooked River Ranch, OR vs Durham, OR

Crooked River Ranch is moderately more affordable than Durham, with a 13.1% lower cost of living index. Crooked River Ranch scores 121 compared to 140 for Durham, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Durham can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Crooked River Ranch is $1,625/month compared to $1,508/month in Durham — a 8% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Durham has cheaper rent, Crooked River Ranch actually has lower median home values ($428,600 vs $688,200).

Median household income in Crooked River Ranch is $75,260 compared to $90,341 in Durham (-16.7%). While Durham is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Crooked River Ranch spend roughly 25.9% of their income on rent, more than the 20% in Durham.

Climate-wise, Durham is notably warmer with an average of 54.8°F compared to 48.9°F in Crooked River Ranch. Durham receives more rainfall at 39.6" per year compared to 8.5" in Crooked River Ranch.