Dufur, OR vs Heceta Beach, OR

Dufur is moderately more affordable than Heceta Beach, with a 6.1% lower cost of living index. Dufur scores 103 compared to 109 for Heceta Beach, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Heceta Beach can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Dufur is $1,326/month compared to $1,172/month in Heceta Beach — a 13% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Heceta Beach has cheaper rent, Dufur actually has lower median home values ($315,100 vs $458,500).

Median household income in Dufur is $86,250 compared to $77,778 in Heceta Beach (+10.9%). Dufur offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Dufur spend roughly 18.4% of their income on rent, more than the 18.1% in Heceta Beach.

Climate-wise, Dufur is notably warmer with an average of 54.4°F compared to 50.6°F in Heceta Beach. Heceta Beach receives more rainfall at 67.3" per year compared to 13.7" in Dufur.