Durham, OR vs Marlene Village, OR

Marlene Village is moderately more affordable than Durham, with a 6% lower cost of living index. Durham scores 140 compared to 132 for Marlene Village, 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 Durham is $1,508/month compared to $1,758/month in Marlene Village — a 14% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Durham has cheaper rent, Marlene Village actually has lower median home values ($499,300 vs $688,200).

Median household income in Durham is $90,341 compared to $87,335 in Marlene Village (+3.4%). The higher salaries in Durham partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of Durham spend roughly 20% of their income on rent, less than the 24.2% in Marlene Village.

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