Best for affordability: Seaside, Oregon
Seaside, Oregon looks like the easiest place here to live with less financial drag. It comes out ahead on rent burden and rent.
What Stands Out
A quick read on this comparison
Deterministic summaries based on the data in view.
Biggest tradeoff: Seaside, Oregon
Seaside, Oregon is the sharpest split in this comparison: strong on affordability, 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
| City | ||
|---|---|---|
| Route | ||
| General Info | ||
| Population | 6,540 | 8,536 |
| Elevation | 7 ft(2 m) | 79 ft(24 m) |
| Housing & Wealth | ||
| Median Home | $458,940 | $481,698 |
| Median Rent | $1,670 | $2,056 |
| Median Income | $44,087 | $54,210 |
| Rent Burden | 45% | 46% |
| Climate & Risks | ||
| Sunny Days | 259 days/yr | 261 days/yr |
| Avg. High | 57°F | 57°F |
| Comfort Score | 80/100Great | 82/100Great |
| Temp Swing | 19°F | 18°F |
| Annual Rainfall | 95"(241 cm) | 104"(264 cm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 11"(28 cm) | 14"(36 cm) |
| Air Quality | AQI 33 (Avg)0 days > 100 | AQI 33 (Avg)0 days > 100 |
| Infrastructure & Lifestyle | ||
| Walk Score | 50 | 50 |
| Safety Score | 69 / 100 | 69 / 100 |
| School Rating | 5.4/10 | 4.6/10 |
| Internet Access | Fiber: 1%Cable: 83% | Fiber: 3%Cable: 94% |
| Demographics | ||
| Median Age | 47.9 years | 50.6 years |
| College Educated | 25% | 28% |
| Remote Workers | 11% | 13% |
| Nature Access | ||
| Local Nature & Reserves | Finding... | Finding... |
| Scouting & Local Help | ||
Plan a first lookWays to plan a first visit or connect with a relevant local partner. | Featured Local Partner ADYour logo Partner spot available For organizations that can help someone land in Seaside | Featured Local Partner ADYour logo Partner spot available For organizations that can help someone land in Lincoln City |
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