Cannon Beach, OR vs Metzger, OR

Metzger is moderately more affordable than Cannon Beach, with a 7.3% lower cost of living index. Cannon Beach scores 133 compared to 124 for Metzger, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Cannon Beach can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Cannon Beach is $1,114/month compared to $1,463/month in Metzger — a 24% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Cannon Beach has cheaper rent, Metzger actually has lower median home values ($513,000 vs $760,900).

Median household income in Cannon Beach is $70,815 compared to $89,394 in Metzger (-20.8%). Metzger offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Cannon Beach spend roughly 18.9% of their income on rent, less than the 19.6% in Metzger.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (51.4°F vs 52.5°F). Cannon Beach receives more rainfall at 70.3" per year compared to 35.9" in Metzger.