Roseburg, OR vs Springfield, OR

Roseburg is moderately more affordable than Springfield, with a 10% lower cost of living index. Roseburg scores 89 compared to 99 for Springfield, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Springfield can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Roseburg is $1,015/month compared to $1,201/month in Springfield — a 16% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Roseburg is more affordable at $266,600 median vs $323,800.

Median household income in Roseburg is $52,928 compared to $67,211 in Springfield (-21.3%). While Springfield is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Roseburg spend roughly 23% of their income on rent, more than the 21.4% in Springfield.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (55.9°F vs 53.1°F). Springfield receives more rainfall at 40.8" per year compared to 32.1" in Roseburg.