Hood River, OR vs Sherwood, OR

Hood River is moderately more affordable than Sherwood, with a 9.3% lower cost of living index. Hood River scores 130 compared to 143 for Sherwood, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Sherwood 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 $1,967/month in Sherwood — a 27% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Hood River has cheaper rent, Sherwood actually has lower median home values ($564,200 vs $602,800).

Median household income in Hood River is $77,975 compared to $110,616 in Sherwood (-29.5%). While Sherwood is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Hood River spend roughly 22.3% of their income on rent, more than the 21.3% in Sherwood.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (54.4°F vs 54.8°F). Sherwood receives more rainfall at 39.6" per year compared to 13.7" in Hood River.