Florence, OR vs Mount Angel, OR

Florence is moderately more affordable than Mount Angel, with a 5.3% lower cost of living index. Florence scores 99 compared to 104 for Mount Angel, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Mount Angel can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Florence is $1,172/month compared to $1,171/month in Mount Angel — a 0% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Mount Angel has cheaper rent, Florence actually has lower median home values ($331,100 vs $403,000).

Median household income in Florence is $52,049 compared to $62,500 in Mount Angel (-16.7%). While Mount Angel is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Florence spend roughly 27% of their income on rent, more than the 22.5% in Mount Angel.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (53°F vs 54.8°F). Florence receives more rainfall at 59.1" per year compared to 39.6" in Mount Angel.