Waldport, OR vs Winston, OR

Winston is moderately more affordable than Waldport, with a 5.5% lower cost of living index. Waldport scores 91 compared to 87 for Winston, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Waldport can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Waldport is $938/month compared to $1,050/month in Winston — a 11% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Waldport has cheaper rent, Winston actually has lower median home values ($219,200 vs $318,400).

Median household income in Waldport is $50,000 compared to $53,125 in Winston (-5.9%). Winston offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Waldport spend roughly 22.5% of their income on rent, less than the 23.7% in Winston.

Climate-wise, Winston is notably warmer with an average of 55.9°F compared to 50.6°F in Waldport. Waldport receives more rainfall at 67.3" per year compared to 32.1" in Winston.