Scio, OR Cost of Living


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Scio cost of living score
98.2
Less expensive
1.8% lower
than the US average
14.1% lower
than the Oregon average
Scio, Oregon gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 98.2, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 1.8% lower than the U.S. average and 14.1% lower than the average for Oregon.

Scio, OR

Housing costs in Scio?
A typical home costs $543,800, which is 60.8% more expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 16.1% more expensive than the average Oregon home, at $468,400. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Scio costs $1,260 per month, which is 11.9% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 20.6% cheaper than the state average of $1,520.

Can I afford Scio?
To live comfortably in Scio, Oregon, a minimum annual income of $104,040 for a family, and $40,000 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Scio?
The cost of living in Scio, OR is very reasonable when compared to larger cities in the area. The median home value is approximately $168,000, which is much lower than the national average. Additionally, utility costs such as electricity and water are below average and groceries and other essentials are also affordable. With an unemployment rate of just 4.3%, there are ample job opportunities for residents. Finally, Scio offers a variety of cultural amenities and activities at no or low cost such as libraries, museums, parks, and trails that make it an attractive place to live.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesScioOregonUnited States
  98.2114.3100.0
  101100.4100
  95.694.6100.0
  164.5150.2100.0
  $543,800$468,400$338,100
  77.9%81.0%100.0%
  91.0107.1100.0
  96.8108.2100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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I've lived in Scio for forty five years beautiful little town, great schools, beautiful pastoral scenes, annual lamb and wool fair. Our own telephone coOp, with fiber  More

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Cold, damp, dreary. Come on 52 inches of rain! Precipitation 157 days per year!!  More

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