Best for affordability: Tillamook, Oregon
Tillamook, Oregon looks like the easiest place here to live with less financial drag. It comes out ahead on home price.
What Stands Out
A quick read on this comparison
Deterministic summaries based on the data in view.
Biggest tradeoff: Tillamook, Oregon
Tillamook, Oregon is the sharpest split in this comparison: strong on climate comfort, weaker on sunshine.
Potential dealbreaker: Tillamook, Oregon
Tillamook, Oregon needs a closer look before you get too attached, especially on tax burden.
Comparison Matrix
| City | ||
|---|---|---|
| Route | ||
| General Info | ||
| Population | 4,997 | 55,733 |
| Elevation | 26 ft(8 m) | 95 ft(29 m) |
| Housing & Wealth | ||
| Median Home | $449,217 | $528,694 |
| Median Rent | N/A | $1,901 |
| Median Income | $53,711 | $73,851 |
| Rent Burden | N/A | 31% |
| Climate & Risks | ||
| Sunny Days | 251 days/yr | 257 days/yr |
| Avg. High | 57°F | 61°F |
| Comfort Score | 79/100Great | 73/100Great |
| Temp Swing | 20°F | 34°F |
| Annual Rainfall | 90"(229 cm) | 51"(130 cm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 10"(25 cm) | 5"(13 cm) |
| Air Quality | AQI 37 (Avg)0 days > 100 | AQI 34 (Avg)0 days > 100 |
| Infrastructure & Lifestyle | ||
| Walk Score | 50 | 60 |
| Transit Score | N/A | 58 |
| Safety Score | 76 / 100 | 63 / 100 |
| School Rating | 5.6/10 | 6.7/10 |
| Internet Access | Fiber: 2%Cable: 88% | Fiber: 3%Cable: 96% |
| Demographics | ||
| Median Age | 37.3 years | 38.7 years |
| College Educated | 14% | 48% |
| Remote Workers | 8% | 18% |
| Nature Access | ||
| Local Nature & Reserves | Finding... | Finding... |
| Scouting & Local Help | ||
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