Four Corners, OR vs Philomath, OR

Four Corners is moderately more affordable than Philomath, with a 9.1% lower cost of living index. Four Corners scores 101 compared to 111 for Philomath, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Philomath can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Four Corners is $1,298/month compared to $1,415/month in Philomath — a 8% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Four Corners is more affordable at $313,500 median vs $375,600.

Median household income in Four Corners is $69,232 compared to $83,373 in Philomath (-17%). While Philomath is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Four Corners spend roughly 22.5% of their income on rent, more than the 20.4% in Philomath.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (54.1°F vs 52.2°F). Philomath receives more rainfall at 41.5" per year compared to 40.1" in Four Corners.