Jacksonville, OR vs Scappoose, OR

Scappoose is moderately more affordable than Jacksonville, with a 14.1% lower cost of living index. Jacksonville scores 142 compared to 124 for Scappoose, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Jacksonville can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Jacksonville is $1,867/month compared to $1,699/month in Scappoose — a 10% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Scappoose is more affordable at $430,000 median vs $595,400.

Median household income in Jacksonville is $114,500 compared to $99,475 in Scappoose (+15.1%). While Jacksonville is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Jacksonville spend roughly 19.6% of their income on rent, less than the 20.5% in Scappoose.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (55.9°F vs 53°F). Scappoose receives more rainfall at 42.3" per year compared to 18.4" in Jacksonville.