Corvallis, OR Cost of Living


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How much do I need to live in Corvallis, Oregon?
$7,590 / month
for a family, 40.6% more expensive than the national average A total of $91,080 for the year for a family.
$3,833 / month
for a single person, 19.6% less expensive than the national average A total of $46,000 for the year for a single person.

Corvallis cost of living score
108.7
More expensive
8.7% higher
than the US average
4.9% lower
than the Oregon average
Corvallis, 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.

Corvallis, OR

Housing costs in Corvallis?
A typical home costs $476,000, which is 40.8% more expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 1.6% more expensive than the average Oregon home, at $468,400. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Corvallis costs $1,420 per month, which is 0.7% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 7.0% cheaper than the state average of $1,520.

Can I afford Corvallis?
To live comfortably in Corvallis, Oregon, a minimum annual income of $91,080 for a family, and $46,000 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Corvallis?
Living in Corvallis, OR can be expensive compared to the national average. The median house value in Corvallis is $476,000, which is significantly higher than the US average of $338,100. Additionally, the cost of living in Corvallis is 109.1 according to the US average of 100. This indicates that a market basket of goods and services costs more in this city than it would elsewhere in the United States. Therefore, those looking to live in Corvallis should factor this into their budget when making their decision.
   Cost of living score
       Higher than 100 is more expensive than the national average.
       Lower than 100 is less expensive.
     CategoriesCorvallisOregonUnited States
  108.7114.3100.0
  101.7100.4100
  95.194.6100.0
  150.1150.2100.0
  $476,000$468,400$338,100
  80.781100
  78.9107.1100.0
  135.3108.2100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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Over 3 years ago

I just made a trip to Corvallis to browse the town, go to places of interest and get a feel for the place I was considering to move and buy a home. OMGosh, I could not  More

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I have lived here 30 yrs and it is great especially if you like extortion, fraud, theft, back biting, a police force that has no respect for you or your rights, a  More

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This is the third or fourth time I've come to this site to find reliable stats and have found blatant mistakes. Also, why can't I leave a comment about 'people'? Thank  More

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