Brookings, OR vs Carlton, OR

Brookings is moderately more affordable than Carlton, with a 8.9% lower cost of living index. Brookings scores 109 compared to 119 for Carlton, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Carlton can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Brookings is $1,303/month compared to $1,625/month in Carlton — a 20% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Brookings is more affordable at $398,700 median vs $400,600.

Median household income in Brookings is $73,384 compared to $94,227 in Carlton (-22.1%). While Carlton is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Brookings spend roughly 21.3% of their income on rent, more than the 20.7% in Carlton.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (52.9°F vs 52.9°F). Brookings receives more rainfall at 58" per year compared to 37.6" in Carlton.