Redmond, OR vs Sandy, OR

Redmond is moderately more affordable than Sandy, with a 5.3% lower cost of living index. Redmond scores 117 compared to 124 for Sandy, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Sandy can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Redmond is $1,479/month compared to $1,640/month in Sandy — a 10% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Redmond is more affordable at $435,000 median vs $450,200.

Median household income in Redmond is $79,789 compared to $102,201 in Sandy (-21.9%). While Sandy is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Redmond spend roughly 22.2% of their income on rent, more than the 19.3% in Sandy.

Climate-wise, Sandy is notably warmer with an average of 54.7°F compared to 48.9°F in Redmond. Sandy receives more rainfall at 40.7" per year compared to 8.5" in Redmond.