Cost of Living in Cape Meares, OR: What You Need to Know

With a cost of living index of 139, Cape Meares, OR is a notably expensive place to live. Living here is 39% more expensive than the national average and 32% above the Oregon state average of 106. Cape Meares is a small community of 189 residents.

The median household income in Cape Meares is $90,338, which is 20% higher than the national median of $75,149. While incomes are above average, they do not fully offset the higher cost of living.

Climate is another factor for anyone considering a move to Cape Meares. The area sees an average annual temperature of 51.4°F, with summers averaging 60°F and winters around 44°F. Annual rainfall totals 70.3 inches spread over roughly 196 days.

Data sources: US Census Bureau (ACS 2023), Zillow Home Values, HUD Fair Market Rents, BEA Regional Price Parities, BLS Average Prices, and NOAA Climate Normals. Updated monthly.

Housing

Median Home Value

$755,200

Median Monthly Housing Cost

$1,262/mo

Climate in Cape Meares

NOAA 30-year normals (1991-2020)

51.4°F

Avg Temperature

70.3"

Rainfall / Year

196d

Rainy Days / Year

	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
High °F	49	51	53	56	61	64	67	69	68	61	54	49
Avg °F	44	44	46	49	53	57	61	61	59	53	47	43
Low °F	38	37	39	42	46	51	54	54	51	45	40	38
Rain"	10.6	7.2	7.9	5.8	3.4	2.3	0.8	1.1	2.7	6.7	11.1	10.7

Cost of Living in Cape Meares, OR