Coos Bay, OR vs Grants Pass, OR

Coos Bay is moderately more affordable than Grants Pass, with a 11.3% lower cost of living index. Coos Bay scores 89 compared to 100 for Grants Pass, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Grants Pass can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Coos Bay is $986/month compared to $1,160/month in Grants Pass — a 15% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Coos Bay is more affordable at $272,100 median vs $364,200.

Median household income in Coos Bay is $55,292 compared to $56,877 in Grants Pass (-2.8%). Grants Pass 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 Coos Bay spend roughly 21.4% of their income on rent, less than the 24.5% in Grants Pass.

Climate-wise, Coos Bay is notably warmer with an average of 53°F compared to 48.9°F in Grants Pass. Coos Bay receives more rainfall at 59.1" per year compared to 40.7" in Grants Pass.