Cost of Living in Oregon

Avg Index: 115

68 cities · Updated March 2026

$1,443
Avg Rent / Month
$82,434
Avg Income
$435,832
Avg Home Value
115
Avg Cost Index
9.9%
Income Tax
0%
Sales Tax
Cheapest in Oregon
Ontario
Index: 61 · Rent: $790/mo
Most Expensive in Oregon
Lake Oswego
Index: 197 · Rent: $2,031/mo

Oregon Cost of Living Overview

Oregon is more expensive than the national average, with an average cost index of 115 across 68 cities. The average monthly rent across Oregon cities is $1,443, with median household incomes averaging $82,434 per year. The cheapest city is Ontario (index 61) and the most expensive is Lake Oswego (index 197).

With a top income tax rate of 9.9%, Oregon has one of the higher tax burdens in the US. The 0% sales tax and 0.93% property tax rate add to the overall cost.

All 68 Cities in Oregon — Ranked by Cost

Sorted from cheapest to most expensive (US average = 100)

#CityCost Index RentIncomeHome ValuePopulation
1 Ontario 61 $790/mo $43,887 $217,500 11,728
2 Baker 66 $833/mo $58,125 $233,500 10,177
3 Altamont 70 $998/mo $56,236 $222,600 19,844
4 La Grande 72 $970/mo $56,409 $244,200 13,059
5 Klamath Falls 73 $962/mo $47,268 $257,400 21,879
6 Coos Bay 76 $986/mo $55,292 $272,100 15,867
7 Hermiston 76 $1,009/mo $67,128 $244,700 19,406
8 Pendleton 76 $938/mo $70,179 $276,400 17,070
9 Roseburg 76 $1,015/mo $52,928 $266,600 23,773
10 The Dalles 82 $956/mo $62,830 $318,400 15,973
11 North Bend 83 $1,036/mo $72,483 $306,600 10,231
12 White 83 $1,128/mo $65,370 $273,700 10,913
13 Cottage Grove 88 $1,031/mo $64,133 $318,800 10,630
14 Lebanon 91 $1,274/mo $56,740 $295,900 18,978
15 Springfield 92 $1,201/mo $67,211 $323,800 61,642
16 Four Corners 93 $1,298/mo $69,232 $313,500 16,168
17 Dallas 95 $1,184/mo $65,647 $355,700 17,214
18 Grants Pass 95 $1,160/mo $56,877 $364,200 39,183
19 Monmouth 96 $1,137/mo $66,858 $380,500 11,176
20 Prineville 96 $1,245/mo $72,058 $364,600 11,187
21 Woodburn 96 $1,373/mo $67,469 $308,400 26,845
22 Central Point 98 $1,268/mo $80,450 $357,700 19,183
23 Newport 98 $1,153/mo $57,213 $404,800 10,393
24 Hayesville 99 $1,353/mo $59,299 $331,200 22,309
25 St. Helens 99 $1,269/mo $82,123 $350,900 14,152
26 Albany 101 $1,311/mo $73,809 $352,900 56,773
27 Astoria 101 $1,135/mo $70,043 $422,400 10,162
28 McMinnville 104 $1,290/mo $70,060 $391,100 34,493
29 Medford 105 $1,321/mo $70,497 $387,000 85,794
30 Salem 105 $1,323/mo $71,900 $382,400 176,666
31 Keizer 109 $1,375/mo $81,217 $396,700 39,013
32 Eugene 111 $1,347/mo $63,836 $435,400 177,520
33 Independence 111 $1,585/mo $79,158 $345,200 10,088
34 Santa Clara 111 $1,571/mo $82,530 $381,700 10,623
35 Cornelius 115 $1,475/mo $90,071 $419,000 13,700
36 Corvallis 115 $1,342/mo $63,807 $480,600 60,424
37 Fairview 115 $1,530/mo $71,024 $410,400 10,627
38 Forest Grove 117 $1,393/mo $81,998 $464,300 26,406
39 Molalla 117 $1,496/mo $83,996 $416,900 10,168
40 Redmond 117 $1,479/mo $79,789 $435,000 35,161
41 Gresham 119 $1,508/mo $73,608 $440,000 112,818
42 Silverton 119 $1,479/mo $74,286 $461,800 10,445
43 Troutdale 122 $1,582/mo $84,339 $437,700 16,000
44 Canby 123 $1,442/mo $100,268 $479,500 18,103
45 Milwaukie 124 $1,499/mo $82,422 $477,200 21,256
46 Newberg 125 $1,562/mo $91,389 $453,700 25,622
47 Ashland 126 $1,367/mo $71,782 $573,700 21,343
48 Gladstone 131 $1,716/mo $90,395 $463,600 11,986
49 Sandy 131 $1,640/mo $102,201 $450,200 12,738
50 Oak Grove 132 $1,694/mo $81,611 $485,200 17,408
51 Aloha 136 $1,839/mo $96,754 $465,500 53,362
52 Oregon 136 $1,606/mo $94,648 $531,400 37,482
53 Portland 138 $1,596/mo $88,792 $557,600 642,715
54 Beaverton 140 $1,727/mo $94,279 $543,100 97,502
55 Hillsboro 141 $1,896/mo $103,207 $483,400 107,050
56 Oatfield 146 $1,974/mo $103,483 $523,900 12,709
57 Tigard 147 $1,732/mo $105,008 $585,700 55,395
58 Tualatin 147 $1,729/mo $105,073 $595,800 27,710
59 Wilsonville 150 $1,839/mo $87,371 $584,700 26,183
60 Bend 153 $1,767/mo $88,792 $646,800 101,472
61 Sherwood 156 $1,967/mo $110,616 $564,200 20,227
62 Oak Hills 159 $1,833/mo $124,594 $632,600 11,464
63 Happy Valley 172 $2,025/mo $120,324 $671,800 25,572
64 West Linn 178 $2,006/mo $138,526 $733,300 27,065
65 Cedar Mill 181 $1,780/mo $167,037 $839,200 19,482
66 Bethany 182 $2,227/mo $164,315 $699,200 31,700
67 Damascus 184 $2,554/mo $112,774 $637,100 10,888
68 Lake Oswego 197 $2,031/mo $140,441 $894,000 40,367

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about cost of living in Oregon

What is the cost of living in Oregon?
The average cost of living index across 68 cities in Oregon is 115 (US average = 100). Average rent is $1,443/month and median household income averages $82,434/year.
What is the cheapest city in Oregon?
The cheapest city in Oregon is Ontario with a cost index of 61, median rent of $790/month, and median income of $43,887/year.
What is the most expensive city in Oregon?
The most expensive city in Oregon is Lake Oswego with a cost index of 197, median rent of $2,031/month, and median income of $140,441/year.
What are taxes like in Oregon?
Oregon has a top income tax rate of 9.9%, a sales tax of 0%, and an effective property tax rate of 0.93%.
How many cities does CostToLive cover in Oregon?
We track cost of living data for 68 cities in Oregon with populations of 10,000 or more, using US Census Bureau ACS 2023 data.