Newberg, OR vs Oregon City, OR

Newberg is moderately more affordable than Oregon City, with a 5.9% lower cost of living index. Newberg scores 122 compared to 130 for Oregon City, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Oregon City can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Newberg is $1,562/month compared to $1,606/month in Oregon City — a 3% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Newberg is more affordable at $453,700 median vs $531,400.

Median household income in Newberg is $91,389 compared to $94,648 in Oregon City (-3.4%). The higher salaries in Oregon City partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of Newberg spend roughly 20.5% of their income on rent, more than the 20.4% in Oregon City.

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