Coquille, OR vs Rockaway Beach, OR

Coquille is moderately more affordable than Rockaway Beach, with a 13.2% lower cost of living index. Coquille scores 91 compared to 104 for Rockaway Beach, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Rockaway Beach 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 $1,308/month in Rockaway Beach — a 16% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Coquille is more affordable at $249,200 median vs $341,100.

Median household income in Coquille is $49,276 compared to $55,188 in Rockaway Beach (-10.7%). The higher salaries in Rockaway Beach partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of Coquille spend roughly 26.8% of their income on rent, less than the 28.4% in Rockaway Beach.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (50.4°F vs 51.4°F). Rockaway Beach receives more rainfall at 70.3" per year compared to 65.3" in Coquille.