Gold Beach, OR vs Yachats, OR

Gold Beach is moderately more affordable than Yachats, with a 6.9% lower cost of living index. Gold Beach scores 100 compared to 107 for Yachats, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Yachats 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 $863/month in Yachats — a 27% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Yachats has cheaper rent, Gold Beach actually has lower median home values ($368,900 vs $549,700).

Median household income in Gold Beach is $51,662 compared to $70,000 in Yachats (-26.2%). While Yachats 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 14.8% in Yachats.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (52.9°F vs 50.6°F). Yachats receives more rainfall at 67.3" per year compared to 58" in Gold Beach.