Merlin, OR vs Toledo, OR

Toledo is moderately more affordable than Merlin, with a 10.4% lower cost of living index. Merlin scores 103 compared to 93 for Toledo, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Merlin can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Merlin is $1,090/month compared to $1,063/month in Toledo — a 3% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Toledo is more affordable at $293,100 median vs $419,100.

Median household income in Merlin is $66,342 compared to $51,131 in Toledo (+29.7%). While Merlin is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Merlin spend roughly 19.7% of their income on rent, less than the 24.9% in Toledo.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (48.9°F vs 50.6°F). Toledo receives more rainfall at 67.3" per year compared to 40.7" in Merlin.