Grants Pass, OR vs Hermiston, OR

Hermiston is moderately more affordable than Grants Pass, with a 14.8% lower cost of living index. Grants Pass scores 100 compared to 87 for Hermiston, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Grants Pass can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Grants Pass is $1,160/month compared to $1,009/month in Hermiston — a 15% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Hermiston is more affordable at $244,700 median vs $364,200.

Median household income in Grants Pass is $56,877 compared to $67,128 in Hermiston (-15.3%). Hermiston offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Grants Pass spend roughly 24.5% of their income on rent, more than the 18% in Hermiston.

Climate-wise, Hermiston is notably warmer with an average of 53.9°F compared to 48.9°F in Grants Pass. Grants Pass receives more rainfall at 40.7" per year compared to 8.6" in Hermiston.