Bandon, OR vs Lincoln City, OR

Bandon is moderately more affordable than Lincoln City, with a 6.1% lower cost of living index. Bandon scores 101 compared to 108 for Lincoln City, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Lincoln City can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Bandon is $907/month compared to $1,326/month in Lincoln City — a 32% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Bandon has cheaper rent, Lincoln City actually has lower median home values ($374,400 vs $449,600).

Median household income in Bandon is $46,250 compared to $56,322 in Lincoln City (-17.9%). While Lincoln City is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Bandon spend roughly 23.5% of their income on rent, less than the 28.3% in Lincoln City.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (50.4°F vs 50.6°F). Lincoln City receives more rainfall at 67.3" per year compared to 65.3" in Bandon.