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West Linn, OR vs Lincoln City, OR

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Is it cheaper to live in Lincoln City or is it cheaper to live in West Linn?
- Lincoln City is 24.5% less expensive than West Linn.

Which city has more affordable housing, Lincoln City or West Linn?
- Lincoln City housing costs are 42.2% less expensive than West Linn housing costs.

Is Health Care more affordable in West Linn or is Health Care more affordable in Lincoln City.
- Health related expenses are 19.1% more in Lincoln City.
 West Linn, ORLincoln City, ORUnited States
 Overall  Unlock101.0100
 Food & Groceries105.6  Unlock100
 Health  Unlock108.6100
 Housing229.5  Unlock100
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$474,700$338,100
 Utilities83  Unlock100
 Transportation  Unlock73.0100
 Miscellaneous137.1  Unlock100
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
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Reviews for West Linn    2 Reviews

Over 15 years ago

Your statistics state that there are no Muslims in West Linn. We live in a Tualatin Address but our kids go to West Linn Schools and we know more than half a dozen  More

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Over 16 years ago

cost of housing high, great schools, great  More

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Reviews for Lincoln City    2 Reviews

We have been settling into this little community of 8000 people for a few months. We have found the majority of people here to be friendly. I believe part of the reason  More

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Over 17 years ago

It's phenomenal and it is going to be our home as soon as I find a Social Work  More

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