Cost of Living in Oregon
27 cities • 2,231,935 total population • 2026 Data
$90,407
Avg. Median Income
+17% vs national
$1,593
Avg. Median Rent
+18% vs national
$503,993
Avg. Home Value
+49% vs national
5.1%
Avg. Unemployment
Overview
Oregon has 27 cities with populations over 25,000, totaling 2,231,935 residents. The average median household income across these cities is $90,407, which is 17% above the national median.
Rent averages $1,593 per month, and the average home value is $503,993. The largest city is Portland, while Grants Pass offers the lowest rent and Bethany has the highest.
Most Affordable Cities in Oregon
| # | City | Median Rent | Median Income | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Grants Pass | $1,160 | $56,877 | $364,200 |
| 2 | Springfield | $1,201 | $67,211 | $323,800 |
| 3 | McMinnville | $1,290 | $70,060 | $391,100 |
| 4 | Albany | $1,311 | $73,809 | $352,900 |
| 5 | Medford | $1,321 | $70,497 | $387,000 |
Most Expensive Cities in Oregon
| # | City | Median Rent | Median Income | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bethany | $2,227 | $164,315 | $699,200 |
| 2 | Lake Oswego | $2,031 | $140,441 | $894,000 |
| 3 | Happy Valley | $2,025 | $120,324 | $671,800 |
| 4 | West Linn | $2,006 | $138,526 | $733,300 |
| 5 | Hillsboro | $1,896 | $103,207 | $483,400 |
Highest Income Cities in Oregon
| # | City | Median Income | Median Rent | Population |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bethany | $164,315 | $2,227 | 31,700 |
| 2 | Lake Oswego | $140,441 | $2,031 | 40,367 |
| 3 | West Linn | $138,526 | $2,006 | 27,065 |
| 4 | Happy Valley | $120,324 | $2,025 | 25,572 |
| 5 | Tualatin | $105,073 | $1,729 | 27,710 |
All Cities in Oregon
| City | Population | Income | Rent | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland | 642,715 | $88,792 | $1,596 | $557,600 |
| Eugene | 177,520 | $63,836 | $1,347 | $435,400 |
| Salem | 176,666 | $71,900 | $1,323 | $382,400 |
| Gresham | 112,818 | $73,608 | $1,508 | $440,000 |
| Hillsboro | 107,050 | $103,207 | $1,896 | $483,400 |
| Bend | 101,472 | $88,792 | $1,767 | $646,800 |
| Beaverton | 97,502 | $94,279 | $1,727 | $543,100 |
| Medford | 85,794 | $70,497 | $1,321 | $387,000 |
| Springfield | 61,642 | $67,211 | $1,201 | $323,800 |
| Corvallis | 60,424 | $63,807 | $1,342 | $480,600 |
| Albany | 56,773 | $73,809 | $1,311 | $352,900 |
| Tigard | 55,395 | $105,008 | $1,732 | $585,700 |
| Aloha | 53,362 | $96,754 | $1,839 | $465,500 |
| Lake Oswego | 40,367 | $140,441 | $2,031 | $894,000 |
| Grants Pass | 39,183 | $56,877 | $1,160 | $364,200 |
| Keizer | 39,013 | $81,217 | $1,375 | $396,700 |
| Oregon City | 37,482 | $94,648 | $1,606 | $531,400 |
| Redmond | 35,161 | $79,789 | $1,479 | $435,000 |
| McMinnville | 34,493 | $70,060 | $1,290 | $391,100 |
| Bethany | 31,700 | $164,315 | $2,227 | $699,200 |
| Tualatin | 27,710 | $105,073 | $1,729 | $595,800 |
| West Linn | 27,065 | $138,526 | $2,006 | $733,300 |
| Woodburn | 26,845 | $67,469 | $1,373 | $308,400 |
| Forest Grove | 26,406 | $81,998 | $1,393 | $464,300 |
| Wilsonville | 26,183 | $87,371 | $1,839 | $584,700 |
| Newberg | 25,622 | $91,389 | $1,562 | $453,700 |
| Happy Valley | 25,572 | $120,324 | $2,025 | $671,800 |
Data Sources
All data from the US Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. State averages calculated from cities with population over 25,000.