Astoria, OR vs Toledo, OR

Toledo is moderately more affordable than Astoria, with a 13.7% lower cost of living index. Astoria scores 106 compared to 93 for Toledo, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Astoria 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 $1,063/month in Toledo — a 7% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Toledo is more affordable at $293,100 median vs $422,400.

Median household income in Astoria is $70,043 compared to $51,131 in Toledo (+37%). While Astoria 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 24.9% in Toledo.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (51.4°F vs 50.6°F). Astoria receives more rainfall at 70.3" per year compared to 67.3" in Toledo.