Hood River, OR Cost of Living


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Hood River cost of living score
114.3
More expensive
14.3% higher
than the US average
0.0% lower
than the Oregon average
Hood River, Oregon gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 114.3, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 14.3% higher than the U.S. average and 0.0% lower than the average for Oregon.

Hood River, OR

Housing costs in Hood River?
A typical home costs $626,400, which is 85.3% more expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 33.7% more expensive than the average Oregon home, at $468,400. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Hood River costs $1,870 per month, which is 30.8% more than the national average of $1,430 and 18.7% more than the state average of $1,520.

Can I afford Hood River?
To live comfortably in Hood River, Oregon, a minimum annual income of $119,880 for a family, and $56,800 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Hood River?
The cost of living in Hood River, OR is higher than the national average. Housing is particularly expensive, with a median home price of $395,000. The median monthly rent for a two-bedroom apartment is $1,500. Utilities are also quite high compared to other areas in the state. Transportation costs can be moderate if you own a car, as gas prices remain relatively stable. Groceries and other necessities are on par with the national average and overall taxes are lower than many states. While living in Hood River may be more expensive, it makes up for it with its beautiful outdoor scenery and activities like skiing and hiking that make it worth the extra cost.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesHood RiverOregonUnited States
  114.3114.3100.0
  104100.4100
  94.694.6100.0
  176.8150.2100.0
  $626,400$468,400$338,100
  78.5%81.0%100.0%
  73.1107.1100.0
  134.7108.2100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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I have lived here for 20 years coming from the NY east coast area. This is a lot better in Summer as reflected in the rents which are out of this world -- $200 per  More

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Over 9 years ago

Hood River Oregon is a amazing place to live the winters are awesome lots to do.The two things that i found that sucks about hood river is the cost of living and the  More

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Over 14 years ago

I would like to know how many Hispanics are register voters in the city of The Dalles OR. And how many Hispanics are there in the ciy of The Dalles  More

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