Florence, OR vs Roseburg, OR

Roseburg is moderately more affordable than Florence, with a 10.7% lower cost of living index. Florence scores 99 compared to 89 for Roseburg, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Florence 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 $1,015/month in Roseburg — a 16% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Roseburg is more affordable at $266,600 median vs $331,100.

Median household income in Florence is $52,049 compared to $52,928 in Roseburg (-1.7%). Roseburg offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Florence spend roughly 27% of their income on rent, more than the 23% in Roseburg.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (53°F vs 55.9°F). Florence receives more rainfall at 59.1" per year compared to 32.1" in Roseburg.