Astoria, OR vs Newberg, OR

Astoria is moderately more affordable than Newberg, with a 13.3% lower cost of living index. Astoria scores 106 compared to 122 for Newberg, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Newberg can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Astoria is $1,135/month compared to $1,562/month in Newberg — a 27% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Astoria is more affordable at $422,400 median vs $453,700.

Median household income in Astoria is $70,043 compared to $91,389 in Newberg (-23.4%). While Newberg is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Astoria spend roughly 19.4% of their income on rent, less than the 20.5% in Newberg.

Climate-wise, Newberg is notably warmer with an average of 54.8°F compared to 51.4°F in Astoria. Astoria receives more rainfall at 70.3" per year compared to 39.6" in Newberg.