Gaston, OR vs Gearhart, OR

Gearhart is moderately more affordable than Gaston, with a 6.1% lower cost of living index. Gaston scores 119 compared to 113 for Gearhart, 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 Gaston is $1,536/month compared to $1,089/month in Gearhart — a 41% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Gearhart has cheaper rent, Gaston actually has lower median home values ($432,300 vs $522,100).

Median household income in Gaston is $117,188 compared to $85,966 in Gearhart (+36.3%). 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 Gaston spend roughly 15.7% of their income on rent, more than the 15.2% in Gearhart.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (52.5°F vs 51.4°F). Gearhart receives more rainfall at 70.3" per year compared to 35.9" in Gaston.