Zip 97415 (Brookings, OR) Cost of Living


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Brookings cost of living score
99.6
Less expensive
0.4% lower
than the US average
12.9% lower
than the Oregon average
Brookings (zip 97415), Oregon gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 99.6, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 0.4% lower than the U.S. average and 12.9% lower than the average for Oregon.

Zip 97415 (Brookings, OR)

Housing costs in Brookings?
A typical home costs $483,700, which is 43.1% more expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 3.3% more expensive than the average Oregon home, at $468,400. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Brookings costs $1,030 per month, which is 32.2% cheaper than the national average of $1,520 and 14.6% cheaper than the state average of $1,180.

Can I afford Brookings?
To live comfortably in Brookings (zip 97415), Oregon, a minimum annual income of $92,520 for a family, and $32,800 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Brookings?
Living in 97415 Brookings, OR is relatively affordable compared to other parts of the US. The cost of living index is about 87, which is 13% lower than the national average. Housing costs are particularly reasonable with the median home value at $254,917 and the median rent at $891 per month. Other costs such as groceries, transportation, and utilities are also all well below the national average. Residents can also benefit from a sales tax rate of 6.5%, slightly lower than most other cities in the US. All in all, living in 97415 Brookings, OR offers a great quality of life for a fraction of the cost when compared to other places around the country.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesBrookingsOregonUnited States
  99.6114.3100.0
  102.3100.4100
  100.694.6100.0
  140.8150.2100.0
  $483,700$468,400$338,100
  67.7%81.0%100.0%
  71.0107.1100.0
  109.1108.2100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
Reviews for Brookings
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Over 4 years ago

Do your homework. Looks can be deceiving. Beautiful beaches and great weather. Most people in stores and restaurants are pleasant. If you buy a house, you can’t get  More

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Beautiful place for vacation. Before you move here, however, research: Housing crisis. Homelessness. Access to, and quality of physical and mental healthcare. Job and  More

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Over 7 years ago

You come here to die not live. The families with kids, the kids are bored and hate it. I like it because I'm 60 years old but would not recommend it for a growing family  More

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