Depoe Bay, OR vs Gaston, OR

Depoe Bay is moderately more affordable than Gaston, with a 7.7% lower cost of living index. Depoe Bay scores 110 compared to 119 for Gaston, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Gaston can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Depoe Bay is $1,423/month compared to $1,536/month in Gaston — a 7% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Depoe Bay is more affordable at $369,900 median vs $432,300.

Median household income in Depoe Bay is $68,636 compared to $117,188 in Gaston (-41.4%). While Gaston is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Depoe Bay spend roughly 24.9% of their income on rent, more than the 15.7% in Gaston.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (50.6°F vs 52.5°F). Depoe Bay receives more rainfall at 67.3" per year compared to 35.9" in Gaston.