Redwood, OR vs Scappoose, OR

Redwood is moderately more affordable than Scappoose, with a 12.8% lower cost of living index. Redwood scores 108 compared to 124 for Scappoose, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Scappoose can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Redwood is $1,379/month compared to $1,699/month in Scappoose — a 19% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Redwood is more affordable at $381,000 median vs $430,000.

Median household income in Redwood is $73,135 compared to $99,475 in Scappoose (-26.5%). While Scappoose is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Redwood spend roughly 22.6% of their income on rent, more than the 20.5% in Scappoose.

Climate-wise, Scappoose is notably warmer with an average of 53°F compared to 48.9°F in Redwood. Scappoose receives more rainfall at 42.3" per year compared to 40.7" in Redwood.