Benton County, OR Cost of Living


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Benton cost of living score
108.7
More expensive
8.7% higher
than the US average
4.9% lower
than the Oregon average
Benton Ore County, Oregon gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 108.7, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 8.7% higher than the U.S. average and 4.9% higher than the average for Oregon.

Benton County, OR

Housing costs in Benton?
A typical home costs $501,300, which is 48.3% more expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 7.0% more expensive than the average Oregon home, at $468,400. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Benton costs $1,430 per month, which is 0.0% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 6.3% cheaper than the state average of $1,520.

Can I afford Benton?
To live comfortably in Benton Ore County, Oregon, a minimum annual income of $96,120 for a family, and $46,400 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Benton?
Benton, OR County is an attractive place to live due to its high median house value compared to the US average. The county's median house value of $501,300 is significantly higher than the US average of $338,100. Additionally, Benton County has a cost of living index of 108.7 which is 8.7 points higher than the US average of 100. This suggests that a variety of goods and services in this region are more expensive than other parts of the country.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesBentonOregonUnited States
  108.7114.3100.0
  100.8100.4100
  95.194.6100.0
  147.4150.2100.0
  $501,300$468,400$338,100
  78.5%81.0%100.0%
  83.8107.1100.0
  134.6108.2100.0

   100=National Average

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