Scappoose, OR vs Sherwood, OR

Scappoose is moderately more affordable than Sherwood, with a 13.4% lower cost of living index. Scappoose scores 124 compared to 143 for Sherwood, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Sherwood can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Scappoose is $1,699/month compared to $1,967/month in Sherwood — a 14% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Scappoose is more affordable at $430,000 median vs $564,200.

Median household income in Scappoose is $99,475 compared to $110,616 in Sherwood (-10.1%). The higher salaries in Sherwood partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of Scappoose spend roughly 20.5% of their income on rent, less than the 21.3% in Sherwood.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (53°F vs 54.8°F). Scappoose receives more rainfall at 42.3" per year compared to 39.6" in Sherwood.