Redwood, OR vs Stayton, OR

Stayton is moderately more affordable than Redwood, with a 6.1% lower cost of living index. Redwood scores 108 compared to 102 for Stayton, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Redwood 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 $1,114/month in Stayton — a 24% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Stayton has cheaper rent, Redwood actually has lower median home values ($381,000 vs $395,400).

Median household income in Redwood is $73,135 compared to $72,557 in Stayton (+0.8%). Redwood does offer higher incomes, but the salary premium barely offsets the higher cost of living, leaving residents with a tighter budget. Looking at affordability, residents of Redwood spend roughly 22.6% of their income on rent, more than the 18.4% in Stayton.

Climate-wise, Stayton is notably warmer with an average of 54.1°F compared to 48.9°F in Redwood. Redwood receives more rainfall at 40.7" per year compared to 40.1" in Stayton.