McMinnville, OR vs Sherwood, OR

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. McMinnville is 24.2% cheaper than Sherwood. With a cost index of 109 vs 143, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from McMinnville to Sherwood should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in McMinnville is $1,290/month compared to $1,967/month in Sherwood — a 34% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: McMinnville is more affordable at $391,100 median vs $564,200.

Median household income in McMinnville is $70,060 compared to $110,616 in Sherwood (-36.7%). 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 McMinnville spend roughly 22.1% of their income on rent, more than the 21.3% in Sherwood.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (52.9°F vs 54.8°F). Sherwood receives more rainfall at 39.6" per year compared to 37.6" in McMinnville.