Hood River, OR vs Milwaukie, OR

Milwaukie is moderately more affordable than Hood River, with a 6.6% lower cost of living index. Hood River scores 130 compared to 122 for Milwaukie, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Hood River can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Hood River is $1,446/month compared to $1,499/month in Milwaukie — a 4% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Hood River has cheaper rent, Milwaukie actually has lower median home values ($477,200 vs $602,800).

Median household income in Hood River is $77,975 compared to $82,422 in Milwaukie (-5.4%). Milwaukie offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Hood River spend roughly 22.3% of their income on rent, more than the 21.8% in Milwaukie.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (54.4°F vs 55.1°F). Milwaukie receives more rainfall at 36.9" per year compared to 13.7" in Hood River.