Brookings, OR vs Dayton, OR

Brookings is moderately more affordable than Dayton, with a 12.9% lower cost of living index. Brookings scores 109 compared to 125 for Dayton, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Dayton 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 $1,882/month in Dayton — a 31% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Brookings has cheaper rent, Dayton actually has lower median home values ($372,900 vs $398,700).

Median household income in Brookings is $73,384 compared to $79,556 in Dayton (-7.8%). The higher salaries in Dayton partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of Brookings spend roughly 21.3% of their income on rent, less than the 28.4% in Dayton.

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 Dayton.