Garden Home-Whitford, OR vs Sherwood, OR

Garden Home-Whitford, OR and Sherwood, OR have a very similar cost of living, with only a 1.3% difference in their overall index. Garden Home-Whitford scores 141 while Sherwood scores 143 on the cost of living index, where 100 represents the national average. The day-to-day expenses for residents in both cities are comparable, though differences emerge when looking at specific categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Garden Home-Whitford is $1,803/month compared to $1,967/month in Sherwood — a 8% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Garden Home-Whitford has cheaper rent, Sherwood actually has lower median home values ($564,200 vs $602,800).

Median household income in Garden Home-Whitford is $93,345 compared to $110,616 in Sherwood (-15.6%). While Sherwood is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Garden Home-Whitford spend roughly 23.2% of their income on rent, more than the 21.3% in Sherwood.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (52.5°F vs 54.8°F). Sherwood receives more rainfall at 39.6" per year compared to 35.9" in Garden Home-Whitford.