Forest Grove, OR vs Lincoln City, OR

Lincoln City is moderately more affordable than Forest Grove, with a 9.3% lower cost of living index. Forest Grove scores 118 compared to 108 for Lincoln City, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Forest Grove can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Forest Grove is $1,393/month compared to $1,326/month in Lincoln City — a 5% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Lincoln City is more affordable at $374,400 median vs $464,300.

Median household income in Forest Grove is $81,998 compared to $56,322 in Lincoln City (+45.6%). While Forest Grove is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Forest Grove spend roughly 20.4% of their income on rent, less than the 28.3% in Lincoln City.

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