Falls City, OR vs Jefferson, OR

Falls City is moderately more affordable than Jefferson, with a 9.7% lower cost of living index. Falls City scores 91 compared to 101 for Jefferson, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Jefferson can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Falls City is $1,067/month compared to $1,232/month in Jefferson — a 13% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Falls City is more affordable at $275,400 median vs $333,000.

Median household income in Falls City is $51,094 compared to $90,391 in Jefferson (-43.5%). While Jefferson is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Falls City spend roughly 25.1% of their income on rent, more than the 16.4% in Jefferson.

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