Gold Beach, OR vs Warrenton, OR

Gold Beach is moderately more affordable than Warrenton, with a 6.7% lower cost of living index. Gold Beach scores 100 compared to 107 for Warrenton, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Warrenton 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 $1,283/month in Warrenton — a 15% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Gold Beach is more affordable at $368,900 median vs $386,500.

Median household income in Gold Beach is $51,662 compared to $67,430 in Warrenton (-23.4%). While Warrenton is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Gold Beach spend roughly 25.4% of their income on rent, more than the 22.8% in Warrenton.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (52.9°F vs 51.4°F). Warrenton receives more rainfall at 70.3" per year compared to 58" in Gold Beach.