Oak Grove, OR vs Tualatin, OR

Oak Grove is moderately more affordable than Tualatin, with a 7.3% lower cost of living index. Oak Grove scores 129 compared to 139 for Tualatin, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Tualatin 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 $1,729/month in Tualatin — a 2% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Oak Grove is more affordable at $485,200 median vs $595,800.

Median household income in Oak Grove is $81,611 compared to $105,073 in Tualatin (-22.3%). While Tualatin is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Oak Grove spend roughly 24.9% of their income on rent, more than the 19.7% in Tualatin.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (55.1°F vs 54.8°F). Tualatin receives more rainfall at 39.6" per year compared to 36.9" in Oak Grove.