La Grande, OR Cost of Living


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How much do I need to live in La Grande, Oregon?
$4,170 / month
for a family, 22.8% less expensive than the national average A total of $50,040 for the year for a family.
$2,500 / month
for a single person, 47.6% less expensive than the national average A total of $30,000 for the year for a single person.

La Grande cost of living score
85
Less expensive
15.0% lower
than the US average
25.6% lower
than the Oregon average
La Grande, 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.

La Grande, OR

Housing costs in La Grande?
A typical home costs $261,200, which is 22.7% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 44.2% less expensive than the average Oregon home, at $468,400. Renting a two-bedroom unit in La Grande costs $990 per month, which is 30.8% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 53.5% cheaper than the state average of $1,520.

Can I afford La Grande?
To live comfortably in La Grande, Oregon, a minimum annual income of $50,040 for a family, and $30,000 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about La Grande?
The cost of living in La Grande, OR is relatively affordable compared to other areas in the United States. According to BestPlaces, the cost of living index in La Grande is slightly below the national average at 92.2, indicating a lower than average cost of living. Housing costs are especially low with the median cost for rent being $743 per month which is considerably lower than the national median rent price of $1,469. Food and groceries are also generally very affordable with a meal at an inexpensive restaurant costing around $12 and a regular cappuccino costing only around $3.50. All in all, La Grande is an ideal place to live for those who want to keep their expenses low without sacrificing quality of life.
   Cost of living score
       Higher than 100 is more expensive than the national average.
       Lower than 100 is less expensive.
     CategoriesLa GrandeOregonUnited States
  85.0114.3100.0
  98.4100.4100
  103.394.6100.0
  70.8150.2100.0
  $261,200$468,400$338,100
  89.481100
  73.4107.1100.0
  107.7108.2100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
Reviews for La Grande
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Over 1 years ago

When I moved to LaGrande in 2018, my son decided to go to college there. If you are curious about the EOU education, it's what a kid makes of it. He completed a degree  More

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Over 2 years ago

Don’t be fooled by thinking that scenery equals a good place to live. The town is too isolated to be this small with an over abundance of small minded, ignorant people  More

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Growing up in a different small town and making the journey to La Grande for college (home of Eastern Oregon University), I found the migration to La Grande's community  More

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