Brookings, OR vs Lincoln Beach, OR

Lincoln Beach is moderately more affordable than Brookings, with a 12.9% lower cost of living index. Brookings scores 109 compared to 96 for Lincoln Beach, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Brookings 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 $865/month in Lincoln Beach — a 51% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Lincoln Beach has cheaper rent, Brookings actually has lower median home values ($398,700 vs $409,300).

Median household income in Brookings is $73,384 compared to $72,833 in Lincoln Beach (+0.8%). Brookings does offer higher incomes, but the salary premium barely offsets the higher cost of living, leaving residents with a tighter budget. Looking at affordability, residents of Brookings spend roughly 21.3% of their income on rent, more than the 14.3% in Lincoln Beach.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (52.9°F vs 50.6°F). Lincoln Beach receives more rainfall at 67.3" per year compared to 58" in Brookings.