Elgin, OR Cost of Living


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Elgin cost of living score
85
Less expensive
15.0% lower
than the US average
25.6% lower
than the Oregon average
Elgin, Oregon gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 85, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 15.0% lower than the U.S. average and 25.6% lower than the average for Oregon.

Elgin, OR

Housing costs in Elgin?
A typical home costs $214,400, which is 36.6% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 54.2% less expensive than the average Oregon home, at $468,400. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Elgin costs $1,030 per month, which is 28.0% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 47.6% cheaper than the state average of $1,520.

Can I afford Elgin?
To live comfortably in Elgin, Oregon, a minimum annual income of $41,040 for a family, and $31,200 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Elgin?
Elgin is a small city in Oregon with a relatively low cost of living. Rent prices in the area are quite affordable when compared to other cities in the state, and the median home sale price is just over $150,000. Groceries, utility bills, and other basic necessities are also reasonably priced. The overall cost of living in Elgin is well below the national average, making it an attractive option for many people looking to move to Oregon.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesElginOregonUnited States
  85.0114.3100.0
  96.9100.4100
  103.394.6100.0
  58.6150.2100.0
  $214,400$468,400$338,100
  84.1%81.0%100.0%
  73.9107.1100.0
  108.0108.2100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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I grew up in Elgin. I left there right after high school. I would not recommend anyone living there. The majority of people living there are  More

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