McMinnville, OR vs Oak Grove, OR

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. McMinnville is 15.5% cheaper than Oak Grove. With a cost index of 109 vs 129, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from McMinnville to Oak Grove should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in McMinnville is $1,290/month compared to $1,694/month in Oak Grove — a 24% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: McMinnville is more affordable at $391,100 median vs $485,200.

Median household income in McMinnville is $70,060 compared to $81,611 in Oak Grove (-14.2%). The higher salaries in Oak Grove partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of McMinnville spend roughly 22.1% of their income on rent, less than the 24.9% in Oak Grove.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (52.9°F vs 55.1°F). McMinnville receives more rainfall at 37.6" per year compared to 36.9" in Oak Grove.