Scappoose, OR vs Turner, OR

Turner is moderately more affordable than Scappoose, with a 11.5% lower cost of living index. Scappoose scores 124 compared to 111 for Turner, 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 Scappoose is $1,699/month compared to $1,207/month in Turner — a 41% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Turner has cheaper rent, Scappoose actually has lower median home values ($430,000 vs $473,800).

Median household income in Scappoose is $99,475 compared to $99,545 in Turner (-0.1%). Turner offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Scappoose spend roughly 20.5% of their income on rent, more than the 14.6% in Turner.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (53°F vs 54.1°F). Scappoose receives more rainfall at 42.3" per year compared to 40.1" in Turner.