Eagle Point, OR vs Jefferson, OR

Jefferson is moderately more affordable than Eagle Point, with a 9.5% lower cost of living index. Eagle Point scores 110 compared to 101 for Jefferson, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Eagle Point can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Eagle Point is $1,371/month compared to $1,232/month in Jefferson — a 11% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Jefferson is more affordable at $333,000 median vs $393,400.

Median household income in Eagle Point is $89,187 compared to $90,391 in Jefferson (-1.3%). Jefferson offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Eagle Point spend roughly 18.4% of their income on rent, more than the 16.4% in Jefferson.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (55.9°F vs 54.1°F). Jefferson receives more rainfall at 40.1" per year compared to 18.4" in Eagle Point.