Sweet Home, OR Cost of Living


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Sweet Home cost of living score
98.2
Less expensive
1.8% lower
than the US average
14.1% lower
than the Oregon average
Sweet Home, Oregon gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 98.2, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 1.8% lower than the U.S. average and 14.1% lower than the average for Oregon.

Sweet Home, OR

Housing costs in Sweet Home?
A typical home costs $330,900, which is 2.1% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 29.4% less expensive than the average Oregon home, at $468,400. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Sweet Home costs $1,200 per month, which is 16.1% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 26.7% cheaper than the state average of $1,520.

Can I afford Sweet Home?
To live comfortably in Sweet Home, Oregon, a minimum annual income of $63,360 for a family, and $38,000 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Sweet Home?
The cost of living in Sweet Home, OR is quite affordable for most people. The average price of a three-bedroom apartment is around $1,000 per month. Groceries and other essentials are also very inexpensive compared to other cities in the United States. Additionally, there are no state income taxes in Oregon, making it even more budget friendly for residents. Sweet Home is also known for its low cost of healthcare, with numerous options available to fit every budget. All in all, Sweet Home is an excellent option for those looking for an affordable place to live and thrive.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesSweet HomeOregonUnited States
  98.2114.3100.0
  98.6100.4100
  95.694.6100.0
  103.1150.2100.0
  $330,900$468,400$338,100
  80.7%81.0%100.0%
  84.9107.1100.0
  96.9108.2100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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My son and his family are looking at a job transfer from Medford where fire smoke is getting nearly unbearable. I told him it’s bad in this area too, but what do the  More

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Over 6 years ago

This little town has potential but not enough financial support backing its law enforcement and park area's. Very depressed community and as an old logging town it  More

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Sweet Home is a beautiful town in the mountains with a river running through town. There are two reservoirs within a few minutes drive. Great fishing, boating and  More

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