Jacksonville, OR vs West Haven-Sylvan, OR

Jacksonville is moderately more affordable than West Haven-Sylvan, with a 7.9% lower cost of living index. Jacksonville scores 142 compared to 154 for West Haven-Sylvan, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of West Haven-Sylvan 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 $1,830/month in West Haven-Sylvan — a 2% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while West Haven-Sylvan has cheaper rent, Jacksonville actually has lower median home values ($595,400 vs $743,900).

Median household income in Jacksonville is $114,500 compared to $120,709 in West Haven-Sylvan (-5.1%). The higher salaries in West Haven-Sylvan partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of Jacksonville spend roughly 19.6% of their income on rent, more than the 18.2% in West Haven-Sylvan.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (55.9°F vs 54°F). West Haven-Sylvan receives more rainfall at 37.5" per year compared to 18.4" in Jacksonville.