Klamath Falls, OR vs Sutherlin, OR

Klamath Falls is moderately more affordable than Sutherlin, with a 6.5% lower cost of living index. Klamath Falls scores 87 compared to 93 for Sutherlin, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Sutherlin can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Klamath Falls is $962/month compared to $1,149/month in Sutherlin — a 16% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Klamath Falls is more affordable at $257,400 median vs $261,700.

Median household income in Klamath Falls is $47,268 compared to $51,860 in Sutherlin (-8.9%). While Sutherlin is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Klamath Falls spend roughly 24.4% of their income on rent, less than the 26.6% in Sutherlin.

Climate-wise, Sutherlin is notably warmer with an average of 55.9°F compared to 47.1°F in Klamath Falls. Sutherlin receives more rainfall at 32.1" per year compared to 11.1" in Klamath Falls.