Harrisburg, OR vs Newport, OR

Harrisburg is moderately more affordable than Newport, with a 5.8% lower cost of living index. Harrisburg scores 99 compared to 105 for Newport, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Newport can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Harrisburg is $1,225/month compared to $1,153/month in Newport — a 6% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Newport has cheaper rent, Harrisburg actually has lower median home values ($304,100 vs $404,800).

Median household income in Harrisburg is $74,006 compared to $57,213 in Newport (+29.4%). Harrisburg offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Harrisburg spend roughly 19.9% of their income on rent, less than the 24.2% in Newport.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (53.1°F vs 50.6°F). Newport receives more rainfall at 67.3" per year compared to 40.8" in Harrisburg.