Falls City, OR vs Maupin, OR

Falls City is moderately more affordable than Maupin, with a 6.4% lower cost of living index. Falls City scores 91 compared to 97 for Maupin, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Maupin 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 $1,250/month in Maupin — a 15% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Falls City has cheaper rent, Maupin actually has lower median home values ($273,900 vs $275,400).

Median household income in Falls City is $51,094 compared to $54,792 in Maupin (-6.7%). While Maupin 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, less than the 27.4% in Maupin.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (54.1°F vs 54.4°F). Falls City receives more rainfall at 40.1" per year compared to 13.7" in Maupin.