Willamina, OR vs Winston, OR

Winston is moderately more affordable than Willamina, with a 7.9% lower cost of living index. Willamina scores 93 compared to 87 for Winston, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Willamina can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Willamina is $1,128/month compared to $1,050/month in Winston — a 7% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Winston is more affordable at $219,200 median vs $265,300.

Median household income in Willamina is $56,211 compared to $53,125 in Winston (+5.8%). The higher salaries in Willamina partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of Willamina spend roughly 24.1% of their income on rent, more than the 23.7% in Winston.

Climate-wise, Winston is notably warmer with an average of 55.9°F compared to 52.9°F in Willamina. Willamina receives more rainfall at 37.6" per year compared to 32.1" in Winston.