Monmouth, OR vs Roseburg, OR

Roseburg is moderately more affordable than Monmouth, with a 13.7% lower cost of living index. Monmouth scores 102 compared to 89 for Roseburg, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Monmouth can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Monmouth is $1,137/month compared to $1,015/month in Roseburg — a 12% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Roseburg is more affordable at $266,600 median vs $380,500.

Median household income in Monmouth is $66,858 compared to $52,928 in Roseburg (+26.3%). While Monmouth is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Monmouth spend roughly 20.4% of their income on rent, less than the 23% in Roseburg.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (54.1°F vs 55.9°F). Monmouth receives more rainfall at 40.1" per year compared to 32.1" in Roseburg.