Cost of Living in Oregon
Oregon has 27 cities with cost-of-living data on CompareLiving, drawn from US Census, BEA, HUD, and EPA sources. Prices range from Portland (cost index 101.5) to Hillsboro (101.5), with a statewide average around 101.5 versus the US baseline of 100. Median rent is lowest in Grants Pass at $1,217/mo and highest in Bethany at $2,245/mo.
Oregon at a Glance
Cities Tracked
27
with census data
Avg Cost Index
101.5
US avg = 100
Avg Median Rent
$1,668
per month
Avg Household Income
$93,888
annual median
Most & Least Affordable Cities
Cost Index = BEA Regional Price Parity (US avg = 100)
Popular Cities in Oregon
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Oregon Cities — Full Table
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| Portland | 641,165 | 101.5 | $1,655 | $581,500 | $90,919 |
| Eugene | 179,591 | — | $1,402 | $460,400 | $66,562 |
| Salem | 178,865 | — | $1,400 | $416,900 | $75,487 |
| Gresham | 112,378 | — | $1,586 | $458,700 | $77,795 |
| Hillsboro | 108,231 | 101.5 | $1,978 | $521,100 | $106,409 |
| Bend | 103,390 | — | $1,883 | $718,400 | $96,394 |
| Beaverton | 97,812 | — | $1,826 | $569,800 | $98,622 |
| Medford | 86,315 | — | $1,376 | $417,100 | $73,230 |
| Springfield | 61,499 | — | $1,258 | $358,700 | $68,761 |
| Corvallis | 59,960 | — | $1,391 | $502,900 | $65,012 |
| Albany | 56,839 | — | $1,372 | $389,200 | $78,114 |
| Tigard | 56,011 | — | $1,782 | $610,500 | $108,823 |
| Aloha | 52,389 | — | $1,896 | $484,400 | $101,934 |
| Lake Oswego | 40,381 | — | $2,139 | $932,200 | $141,549 |
| Grants Pass | 39,311 | — | $1,217 | $382,600 | $59,646 |
| Keizer | 39,082 | — | $1,424 | $434,100 | $84,813 |
| Oregon City | 37,755 | — | $1,708 | $555,800 | $97,829 |
| Redmond | 36,092 | — | $1,628 | $462,500 | $84,164 |
| McMinnville | 34,596 | — | $1,380 | $432,800 | $73,736 |
| Bethany | 33,106 | — | $2,245 | $751,700 | $167,735 |
| Woodburn | 27,875 | — | $1,489 | $331,800 | $67,347 |
| Tualatin | 27,763 | — | $1,806 | $628,200 | $104,043 |
| Wilsonville | 26,974 | — | $1,878 | $615,300 | $96,236 |
| West Linn | 26,935 | — | $2,116 | $770,200 | $146,507 |
| Happy Valley | 26,738 | — | $2,029 | $725,300 | $122,151 |
| Forest Grove | 26,529 | — | $1,460 | $479,600 | $87,933 |
| Newberg | 26,066 | — | $1,713 | $472,100 | $93,232 |
Cost Index = BEA Regional Price Parity (US avg = 100) · Income & Rent = US Census ACS
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cost of Living in Oregon
What is the cost of living in Oregon?
The average cost of living index across cities in Oregon is approximately 101.5 (US average = 100), which is slightly above the US average. Median gross rent averages around $1,668/month and median household income averages around $93,888/year.
What are the cheapest cities to live in Oregon?
The most affordable cities in Oregon by cost of living index are: 1. Portland (index 101.5), 2. Hillsboro (index 101.5).
What is the median rent in Oregon?
The average median gross rent across cities in Oregon is approximately $1,668/month. Rent varies significantly by city and neighborhood — use the city profiles below for specific figures.
What are the income tax rates in Oregon?
State income tax information for Oregon is not yet available in our database.
What is the sales tax in Oregon?
Sales tax information for Oregon is not yet available in our database.
Is it expensive to move to Oregon?
Oregon has a cost of living index of approximately 101.5 and average median rent around $1,668/month. It is somewhat above the US average in cost, so factor that into your relocation budget. Use our moving guides for salary equivalence calculations.
Data last updated: June 1, 2026 · Sources: US Census ACS, BEA RPP, BLS OEWS, HUD FMR, Tax Foundation · Methodology