Gladstone, OR vs Redmond, OR

Redmond is moderately more affordable than Gladstone, with a 8.5% lower cost of living index. Gladstone scores 127 compared to 117 for Redmond, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Gladstone can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Gladstone is $1,716/month compared to $1,479/month in Redmond — a 16% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Redmond is more affordable at $435,000 median vs $463,600.

Median household income in Gladstone is $90,395 compared to $79,789 in Redmond (+13.3%). 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 22.2% in Redmond.

Climate-wise, Gladstone is notably warmer with an average of 54.8°F compared to 48.9°F in Redmond. Gladstone receives more rainfall at 39.6" per year compared to 8.5" in Redmond.