Shady Cove, OR vs Stayton, OR

Shady Cove is moderately more affordable than Stayton, with a 12.3% lower cost of living index. Shady Cove scores 90 compared to 102 for Stayton, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Stayton can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Shady Cove is $1,086/month compared to $1,114/month in Stayton — a 3% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Shady Cove is more affordable at $248,800 median vs $395,400.

Median household income in Shady Cove is $45,750 compared to $72,557 in Stayton (-36.9%). While Stayton is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Shady Cove spend roughly 28.5% of their income on rent, more than the 18.4% in Stayton.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (55.9°F vs 54.1°F). Stayton receives more rainfall at 40.1" per year compared to 18.4" in Shady Cove.