Drain, OR vs Gold Beach, OR

Drain is moderately more affordable than Gold Beach, with a 12.8% lower cost of living index. Drain scores 87 compared to 100 for Gold Beach, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Gold Beach can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Drain is $1,016/month compared to $1,094/month in Gold Beach — a 7% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Drain is more affordable at $241,000 median vs $368,900.

Median household income in Drain is $47,281 compared to $51,662 in Gold Beach (-8.5%). The higher salaries in Gold Beach partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of Drain spend roughly 25.8% of their income on rent, more than the 25.4% in Gold Beach.

Climate-wise, Drain is notably warmer with an average of 55.9°F compared to 52.9°F in Gold Beach. Gold Beach receives more rainfall at 58" per year compared to 32.1" in Drain.