Lincoln City

Oregon

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Sacramento

California

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What Stands Out

A quick read on this comparison

Deterministic summaries based on the data in view.

Best for affordability: Sacramento, California

Sacramento, California looks like the easiest place here to live with less financial drag. It comes out ahead on rent burden and rent.

Biggest tradeoff: Lincoln City, Oregon

Lincoln City, Oregon is the sharpest split in this comparison: strong on climate comfort, weaker on sunshine.

Potential dealbreaker: Lincoln City, Oregon

Lincoln City, Oregon needs a closer look before you get too attached, especially on rent burden.

Comparison Matrix

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General Info
Population8,536524,943
Population DensityN/A5.3k /sq mi
Elevation79 ft(24 m)30 ft(9 m)
Housing & Wealth
Median Home
$481,698
$468,373
Median Rent
$2,056
$2,039
Median Income$54,210$78,954
Rent Burden46%31%
Climate & Risks
Sunny Days261 days/yr327 days/yr
Avg. High57°F77°F
Comfort Score82/100Great69/100Good
Temp Swing18°F43°F
Annual Rainfall104"(264 cm)23"(58 cm)
Annual Snowfall14"(36 cm)0"(0 cm)
Air Quality
AQI 33 (Avg)0 days > 100
AQI 40 (Avg)21 days > 100
Infrastructure & Lifestyle
Walk Score5072
Transit ScoreN/A65
Safety Score69 / 10051 / 100
School Rating4.6/104.3/10
Flood Risk (FEMA)N/A
minimalMinimal Risk
Fire Risk (FEMA)N/A
minimalMinimal
Internet Access
Fiber: 3%Cable: 94%
Fiber: 46%Cable: 98%
Demographics
Median Age50.6 years35.2 years
College Educated28%36%
Remote Workers13%15%
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