Sheridan, OR vs Union, OR

Union is moderately more affordable than Sheridan, with a 9.5% lower cost of living index. Sheridan scores 94 compared to 86 for Union, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Sheridan can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Sheridan is $1,109/month compared to $1,028/month in Union — a 8% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Union is more affordable at $220,300 median vs $281,800.

Median household income in Sheridan is $69,375 compared to $56,767 in Union (+22.2%). While Sheridan is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Sheridan spend roughly 19.2% of their income on rent, less than the 21.7% in Union.

Climate-wise, Sheridan is notably warmer with an average of 52.9°F compared to 47.6°F in Union. Sheridan receives more rainfall at 37.6" per year compared to 9.1" in Union.