Lincoln City, OR vs North Plains, OR

Lincoln City is moderately more affordable than North Plains, with a 12.9% lower cost of living index. Lincoln City scores 108 compared to 124 for North Plains, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of North Plains 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 $1,373/month in North Plains — a 3% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Lincoln City is more affordable at $374,400 median vs $544,000.

Median household income in Lincoln City is $56,322 compared to $108,618 in North Plains (-48.1%). While North Plains 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 15.2% in North Plains.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (50.6°F vs 52.5°F). Lincoln City receives more rainfall at 67.3" per year compared to 35.9" in North Plains.