Lincoln City, OR vs Newberg, OR

Lincoln City is moderately more affordable than Newberg, with a 11.7% lower cost of living index. Lincoln City scores 108 compared to 122 for Newberg, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Newberg can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Lincoln City is $1,326/month compared to $1,562/month in Newberg — a 15% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Lincoln City is more affordable at $374,400 median vs $453,700.

Median household income in Lincoln City is $56,322 compared to $91,389 in Newberg (-38.4%). While Newberg is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Lincoln City spend roughly 28.3% of their income on rent, more than the 20.5% in Newberg.

Climate-wise, Newberg is notably warmer with an average of 54.8°F compared to 50.6°F in Lincoln City. Lincoln City receives more rainfall at 67.3" per year compared to 39.6" in Newberg.