Oakville, WA vs Westport, WA

Westport is moderately more affordable than Oakville, with a 14.6% lower cost of living index. Oakville scores 91 compared to 79 for Westport, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Oakville can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Oakville is $1,152/month compared to $752/month in Westport — a 53% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Westport has cheaper rent, Oakville actually has lower median home values ($225,200 vs $228,800).

Median household income in Oakville is $71,375 compared to $52,407 in Westport (+36.2%). While Oakville is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Oakville spend roughly 19.4% of their income on rent, more than the 17.2% in Westport.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (50.5°F vs 51°F). Westport receives more rainfall at 68.8" per year compared to 50.6" in Oakville.