2025 affordability guide — compare housing costs, rental prices, and living expenses across 62 cities in Oregon.
Average median home value across Oregon cities.
Rental data covers median monthly rent for tracked cities in Oregon.
COL index 112.3 vs. national average of 100. Expect higher living costs than the national average.
Quick look at the cost extremes across Oregon.
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 |
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States like Mississippi, Oklahoma, and Kansas typically have lower costs of living compared to coastal states.
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