Dufur, OR vs Willamina, OR

Willamina is moderately more affordable than Dufur, with a 10.1% lower cost of living index. Dufur scores 103 compared to 93 for Willamina, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Dufur can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Dufur is $1,326/month compared to $1,128/month in Willamina — a 18% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Willamina is more affordable at $265,300 median vs $315,100.

Median household income in Dufur is $86,250 compared to $56,211 in Willamina (+53.4%). While Dufur is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Dufur spend roughly 18.4% of their income on rent, less than the 24.1% in Willamina.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (54.4°F vs 52.9°F). Willamina receives more rainfall at 37.6" per year compared to 13.7" in Dufur.