Cannon Beach, OR vs North Plains, OR

North Plains is moderately more affordable than Cannon Beach, with a 7.5% lower cost of living index. Cannon Beach scores 133 compared to 124 for North Plains, 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 $1,373/month in North Plains — a 19% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Cannon Beach has cheaper rent, North Plains actually has lower median home values ($544,000 vs $760,900).

Median household income in Cannon Beach is $70,815 compared to $108,618 in North Plains (-34.8%). North Plains 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, more than the 15.2% in North Plains.

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 North Plains.