Cost of Living in Oregon
Updated November 2026 · population 4,254,293
Oregon prices are 3.4% above the US average (index 103.4), ranking 12th most expensive of 51 states and DC; housing is the biggest cost driver at 108.6, and a single adult's modelled budget at state-average prices is about $2,910 a month.
Prices by category
Oregon price index by category, US average = 100: All items 103.4, Housing (rents) 108.6, Goods 105.3, Utilities 107.0, Other services 100.3
| Area | All items |
|---|---|
| Oregon (whole state) | 103.4 |
| Metropolitan areas of Oregon | 104.3 |
| Nonmetropolitan areas of Oregon | 97.2 |
Cities in Oregon
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| Portland | 641,165 | 105.3 | $3,096 | $6,065 | $1,655 | $581,500 |
| Eugene | 179,591 | 102.1 | $2,745 | $5,636 | $1,402 | $460,400 |
| Salem | 178,865 | 103.8 | $2,693 | $5,782 | $1,400 | $416,900 |
| Gresham | 112,378 | 104.4 | $2,973 | $5,877 | $1,586 | $458,700 |
| Hillsboro | 108,231 | 109.5 | $3,340 | $6,273 | $1,978 | $521,100 |
| Bend | 103,390 | 105.8 | $3,070 | $6,227 | $1,883 | $718,400 |
| Beaverton | 97,812 | 107.5 | $3,222 | $6,180 | $1,826 | $569,800 |
| Medford | 86,315 | 101.6 | $2,692 | $5,574 | $1,376 | $417,100 |
| Springfield | 61,499 | 100.2 | $2,533 | $5,417 | $1,258 | $358,700 |
| Corvallis | 59,960 | 104.4 | $2,786 | $5,936 | $1,391 | $502,900 |
| Albany | 56,839 | 102.2 | $2,731 | $5,643 | $1,372 | $389,200 |
| Tigard | 56,011 | 106.9 | $3,201 | $6,393 | $1,782 | $610,500 |
| Aloha | 52,389 | 108.4 | $3,051 | $6,074 | $1,896 | $484,400 |
| McMinnville | 34,596 | 101.7 | $2,717 | $5,583 | $1,380 | $432,800 |
| Klamath Falls | 22,115 | 97.0 | $2,408 | $5,394 | $986 | $287,000 |
| Florence | 9,482 | 100.2 | $2,513 | $5,510 | $1,259 | $358,300 |
Metro areas in Oregon
| Metro area | All items | Housing |
|---|---|---|
| Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | 105.4 | 125.1 |
| Corvallis, OR | 104.0 | 114.4 |
| Salem, OR | 103.6 | 110.3 |
| Bend, OR | 103.6 | 110.0 |
| Albany, OR | 102.1 | 101.1 |
| Eugene-Springfield, OR | 101.6 | 98.3 |
| Medford, OR | 101.4 | 97.7 |
| Grants Pass, OR | 97.8 | 79.9 |
BEA Regional Price Parities 2024 for metropolitan statistical areas that include part of Oregon.
Modelled monthly budget at Oregon average prices
1 adult · 1-bedroom · modelled estimate for Oregon (state average)
| Category | Per month | Per year | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Housing (rent) | $1,159 | $13,908 | 40% |
| Utilities | $260 | $3,120 | 9% |
| Food at home | $297 | $3,564 | 10% |
| Transportation | $667 | $8,004 | 23% |
| Health care | $353 | $4,236 | 12% |
| Clothing, personal care & supplies | $174 | $2,088 | 6% |
| Total | $2,910 | $34,920 | 100% |
2 adults · 2-bedroom · modelled estimate for Oregon (state average)
| Category | Per month | Per year | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Housing (rent) | $1,356 | $16,272 | 29% |
| Utilities | $415 | $4,980 | 9% |
| Food at home | $548 | $6,576 | 12% |
| Transportation | $1,319 | $15,828 | 28% |
| Health care | $653 | $7,836 | 14% |
| Clothing, personal care & supplies | $343 | $4,116 | 7% |
| Total | $4,634 | $55,608 | 100% |
2 adults + 2 children · 3-bedroom · modelled estimate for Oregon (state average)
| Category | Per month | Per year | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Housing (rent) | $1,647 | $19,764 | 29% |
| Utilities | $505 | $6,060 | 9% |
| Food at home | $782 | $9,384 | 14% |
| Transportation | $1,758 | $21,096 | 31% |
| Health care | $609 | $7,308 | 11% |
| Clothing, personal care & supplies | $442 | $5,304 | 8% |
| Total | $5,743 | $68,916 | 100% |
state figures Rents are Census ACS state medians by bedrooms. See the methodology.
Electricity and gas and inflation
Residential electricity
15.92¢/kWh, August 2026
12-month change +0.4% · US 18.16¢
Regular gasoline regional figure: West Coast excl. California (PADD 5)
$4.77/gal, week of 2026-11-02
12-month change +25.9% · US $4.15
Consumer prices in the West region rose +3.4% over the 12 months to September 2026 (US +3.7%; BLS CPI-U).
Price level history
| Year | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oregon | 103.8 | 103.2 | 103.2 | 106.6 | 104.8 | 103.4 |
Change over the period: −0.5 points. Each year is measured relative to that year's US average.
Frequently asked questions
Is Oregon an expensive state to live in?
Oregon has a cost of living index of 103.4 (US = 100), 3.4% above the US average. It ranks 12th of 51 (1 = most expensive). Housing is 108.6 (rank 14), goods 105.3, utilities 107.0 and other services 100.3. Source: BEA Regional Price Parities 2024.
How much does it cost to live in Oregon?
At Oregon state-average prices, our modelled monthly budget is $2,910 for a single adult, $4,634 for a couple and $5,743 for a family of four, before taxes and child care. Costs vary widely within the state: metro areas average 104.3 and nonmetro areas 97.2.
What is the median rent and home value in Oregon?
The median gross rent in Oregon is $1,525 a month and the median home value is $477,600 (Census ACS 2020-2024). The typical renter spends 31.3% of income on rent.
Sources
- BEA Regional Price Parities 2024 (state, state metro and nonmetro portions, MSAs).
- U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year 2020-2024, state 41.
- EIA-861M residential electricity (August 2026); EIA weekly retail gasoline (West Coast excl. California (PADD 5), 2026-11-02).
- BLS CPI-U, West region (September 2026).
Budgets are modelled estimates, not observed spending. Not financial advice. Methodology