Coquille, OR vs Merlin, OR

Coquille is moderately more affordable than Merlin, with a 11.8% lower cost of living index. Coquille scores 91 compared to 103 for Merlin, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Merlin can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Coquille is $1,101/month compared to $1,090/month in Merlin — a 1% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Merlin has cheaper rent, Coquille actually has lower median home values ($249,200 vs $419,100).

Median household income in Coquille is $49,276 compared to $66,342 in Merlin (-25.7%). While Merlin is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Coquille spend roughly 26.8% of their income on rent, more than the 19.7% in Merlin.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (50.4°F vs 48.9°F). Coquille receives more rainfall at 65.3" per year compared to 40.7" in Merlin.