Troutdale, OR vs Warrenton, OR

Warrenton is moderately more affordable than Troutdale, with a 13% lower cost of living index. Troutdale scores 121 compared to 107 for Warrenton, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Troutdale 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 $1,283/month in Warrenton — a 23% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Warrenton is more affordable at $386,500 median vs $437,700.

Median household income in Troutdale is $84,339 compared to $67,430 in Warrenton (+25.1%). While Troutdale 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, less than the 22.8% in Warrenton.

Climate-wise, Troutdale is notably warmer with an average of 54.7°F compared to 51.4°F in Warrenton. Warrenton receives more rainfall at 70.3" per year compared to 40.7" in Troutdale.