Grants Pass, OR vs Roseburg, OR

Roseburg is moderately more affordable than Grants Pass, with a 12.3% lower cost of living index. Grants Pass scores 100 compared to 89 for Roseburg, 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 $1,015/month in Roseburg — a 14% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Roseburg is more affordable at $266,600 median vs $364,200.

Median household income in Grants Pass is $56,877 compared to $52,928 in Roseburg (+7.5%). The higher salaries in Grants Pass partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of Grants Pass spend roughly 24.5% of their income on rent, more than the 23% in Roseburg.

Climate-wise, Roseburg is notably warmer with an average of 55.9°F compared to 48.9°F in Grants Pass. Grants Pass receives more rainfall at 40.7" per year compared to 32.1" in Roseburg.