Newberg, OR vs Santa Clara, OR

Santa Clara is moderately more affordable than Newberg, with a 5.9% lower cost of living index. Newberg scores 122 compared to 115 for Santa Clara, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Newberg 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 $1,571/month in Santa Clara — a 1% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Newberg has cheaper rent, Santa Clara actually has lower median home values ($381,700 vs $453,700).

Median household income in Newberg is $91,389 compared to $82,530 in Santa Clara (+10.7%). While Newberg is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Newberg spend roughly 20.5% of their income on rent, less than the 22.8% in Santa Clara.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (54.8°F vs 53.1°F). Santa Clara receives more rainfall at 40.8" per year compared to 39.6" in Newberg.