Troutdale, OR vs Tualatin, OR

Troutdale is moderately more affordable than Tualatin, with a 12.6% lower cost of living index. Troutdale scores 121 compared to 139 for Tualatin, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Tualatin can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Troutdale is $1,582/month compared to $1,729/month in Tualatin — a 9% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Troutdale is more affordable at $437,700 median vs $595,800.

Median household income in Troutdale is $84,339 compared to $105,073 in Tualatin (-19.7%). While Tualatin is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Troutdale spend roughly 22.5% of their income on rent, more than the 19.7% in Tualatin.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (54.7°F vs 54.8°F). Troutdale receives more rainfall at 40.7" per year compared to 39.6" in Tualatin.