Happy Valley, OR vs Oak Hills, OR

Oak Hills is moderately more affordable than Happy Valley, with a 6.2% lower cost of living index. Happy Valley scores 154 compared to 145 for Oak Hills, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Happy Valley can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Happy Valley is $2,025/month compared to $1,833/month in Oak Hills — a 11% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Oak Hills is more affordable at $632,600 median vs $671,800.

Median household income in Happy Valley is $120,324 compared to $124,594 in Oak Hills (-3.4%). Oak Hills offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Happy Valley spend roughly 20.2% of their income on rent, more than the 17.7% in Oak Hills.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (54.7°F vs 52.5°F). Happy Valley receives more rainfall at 40.7" per year compared to 35.9" in Oak Hills.