Oregon City, OR vs Wilsonville, OR

Oregon City is moderately more affordable than Wilsonville, with a 8.1% lower cost of living index. Oregon City scores 130 compared to 141 for Wilsonville, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Wilsonville can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Oregon City is $1,606/month compared to $1,839/month in Wilsonville — a 13% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Oregon City is more affordable at $531,400 median vs $584,700.

Median household income in Oregon City is $94,648 compared to $87,371 in Wilsonville (+8.3%). Oregon City offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Oregon City spend roughly 20.4% of their income on rent, less than the 25.3% in Wilsonville.

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