Oak Grove, OR vs Redmond, OR

Redmond is moderately more affordable than Oak Grove, with a 9.5% lower cost of living index. Oak Grove scores 129 compared to 117 for Redmond, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Oak Grove can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Oak Grove is $1,694/month compared to $1,479/month in Redmond — a 15% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Redmond is more affordable at $435,000 median vs $485,200.

Median household income in Oak Grove is $81,611 compared to $79,789 in Redmond (+2.3%). Oak Grove does offer higher incomes, but the salary premium barely offsets the higher cost of living, leaving residents with a tighter budget. Looking at affordability, residents of Oak Grove spend roughly 24.9% of their income on rent, more than the 22.2% in Redmond.

Climate-wise, Oak Grove is notably warmer with an average of 55.1°F compared to 48.9°F in Redmond. Oak Grove receives more rainfall at 36.9" per year compared to 8.5" in Redmond.