Gladstone, OR vs McMinnville, OR

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. McMinnville is 17.4% cheaper than Gladstone. With a cost index of 109 vs 127, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from McMinnville to Gladstone should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Gladstone is $1,716/month compared to $1,290/month in McMinnville — a 33% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: McMinnville is more affordable at $391,100 median vs $463,600.

Median household income in Gladstone is $90,395 compared to $70,060 in McMinnville (+29%). While Gladstone is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Gladstone spend roughly 22.8% of their income on rent, more than the 22.1% in McMinnville.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (54.8°F vs 52.9°F). Gladstone receives more rainfall at 39.6" per year compared to 37.6" in McMinnville.