Cost of Living in Oregon

2025 affordability guide — compare housing costs, rental prices, and living expenses across 62 cities in Oregon.

112.3
Avg COL Index
62
Cities Ranked
$431,508
Avg Home Value

Housing Market

$431,508

Average median home value across Oregon cities.

Rental Market

Rental data covers median monthly rent for tracked cities in Oregon.

Affordability

Above Average

COL index 112.3 vs. national average of 100. Expect higher living costs than the national average.

Most & Least Expensive Cities in Oregon

Quick look at the cost extremes across Oregon.

All 20 Major Cities Ranked by Cost of Living

Sorted from most expensive to most affordable. Click any city for a detailed breakdown with housing, rental, and income data.

# City COL Index Affordability Median Home Median Rent
1 Dunthorpe CDP 186.0 Very Expensive $1,410,700 N/A
2 Pronghorn CDP 177.8 Very Expensive $1,301,100 N/A
3 Seventh Mountain CDP 165.2 Very Expensive $1,133,100 N/A
4 Rivergrove 146.2 Very Expensive $880,400 N/A
5 Cannon Beach 137.2 Very Expensive $760,900 N/A
6 West Haven-Sylvan CDP 135.9 Very Expensive $743,900 N/A
7 Bull Mountain CDP 130.4 Very Expensive $670,200 N/A
8 Boring CDP 128.8 Very Expensive $649,000 N/A
9 Oak Hills CDP 127.6 Very Expensive $632,600 N/A
10 Rockcreek CDP 126.6 Very Expensive $619,300 N/A
11 Garden Home-Whitford CDP 125.3 Very Expensive $602,800 N/A
12 Sherwood 122.4 Very Expensive $564,200 N/A
13 Running Y Ranch CDP 122.0 Very Expensive $558,200 N/A
14 River Point CDP 119.7 Expensive $528,500 N/A
15 Deschutes River Woods CDP 118.1 Expensive $506,200 N/A
16 Milwaukie 115.9 Expensive $477,200 N/A
17 McKay CDP 115.8 Expensive $476,000 N/A
18 Three Rivers CDP 115.4 Expensive $470,400 N/A
19 Aloha CDP 115.0 Expensive $465,500 N/A
20 Mount Hood Villages CDP 114.2 Expensive $455,600 N/A

All 57 Cities in Oregon

Complete directory of every tracked city and town. Filter or scroll to find yours.

Frequently Asked Questions

What states have the lowest cost of living?

States like Mississippi, Oklahoma, and Kansas typically have lower costs of living compared to coastal states.

What is the difference between RPP and COL Index?

RPP (Regional Price Parity) measures the price level for all items. COL Index combines RPP, housing, and rental data for a comprehensive comparison.

Data: BEA Regional Price Parities, U.S. Census Bureau ACS, HUD Fair Market Rents. Our Methodology · Data Sources

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