Gold Beach, OR vs Metolius, OR

Metolius is moderately more affordable than Gold Beach, with a 10.4% lower cost of living index. Gold Beach scores 100 compared to 91 for Metolius, 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 Gold Beach is $1,094/month compared to $1,181/month in Metolius — a 7% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Gold Beach has cheaper rent, Metolius actually has lower median home values ($220,100 vs $368,900).

Median household income in Gold Beach is $51,662 compared to $62,841 in Metolius (-17.8%). Metolius offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Gold Beach spend roughly 25.4% of their income on rent, more than the 22.6% in Metolius.

Climate-wise, Gold Beach is notably warmer with an average of 52.9°F compared to 48.9°F in Metolius. Gold Beach receives more rainfall at 58" per year compared to 8.5" in Metolius.