Milwaukie, OR Cost of Living


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Milwaukie cost of living score
133.7
More expensive
33.7% higher
than the US average
17.0% higher
than the Oregon average
Milwaukie, Oregon gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 133.7, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 33.7% higher than the U.S. average and 17.0% lower than the average for Oregon.

Milwaukie, OR

Housing costs in Milwaukie?
A typical home costs $502,500, which is 48.6% more expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 7.3% more expensive than the average Oregon home, at $468,400. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Milwaukie costs $1,810 per month, which is 26.6% more than the national average of $1,430 and 16.0% more than the state average of $1,520.

Can I afford Milwaukie?
To live comfortably in Milwaukie, Oregon, a minimum annual income of $96,120 for a family, and $63,600 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Milwaukie?
The cost of living in Milwaukie, OR is fairly reasonable compared to other parts of the country. According to BestPlaces, the cost of living index in Milwaukie is about 97.1, which is lower than the national average. Overall, Milwaukie has a low crime rate and a comfortable climate, making it an ideal place to live. The median home value in the city is $380,000 and rental costs average around $1,000 per month. Food costs are slightly higher than the national average since local produce can be expensive but overall prices are still on par with most other mid-sized cities in the US.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesMilwaukieOregonUnited States
  133.7114.3100.0
  101.5100.4100
  91.294.6100.0
  157.9150.2100.0
  $502,500$468,400$338,100
  83.0%81.0%100.0%
  127.0107.1100.0
  137.8108.2100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
Reviews for Milwaukie
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Over 6 years ago

Beautiful place to live. Just enough liberals in the Portland Metro area. High unemployment right now but never a great time to buy a house.  More

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Over 9 years ago

Since I moved in March 2014 the cost of rent has increased including all of the Portland Metro area. The Oregon state minimum wage is 9.25 hr and there is no sales tax  More

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Over 14 years ago

Beautiful place to live. Too many liberals in the Portland Metro area. High unemployment right now but great time to buy a  More

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