Polk County, OR Cost of Living


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Polk cost of living score
108.2
More expensive
8.2% higher
than the US average
5.3% lower
than the Oregon average
Polk Ore County, Oregon gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 108.2, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 8.2% higher than the U.S. average and 5.3% higher than the average for Oregon.

Polk County, OR

Housing costs in Polk?
A typical home costs $428,100, which is 26.6% more expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 8.6% less expensive than the average Oregon home, at $468,400. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Polk costs $1,250 per month, which is 12.6% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 21.6% cheaper than the state average of $1,520.

Can I afford Polk?
To live comfortably in Polk Ore County, Oregon, a minimum annual income of $82,080 for a family, and $39,200 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Polk?
In Polk, OR County, the cost of living is 8.2% higher than the US average. This is primarily due to the fact that house median values in this county are considerably higher than the national average, with a median value of $428,100 compared to the US average of $338,100. Living in Polk County can be expensive but for those who can afford it, it is worth it due to its close proximity to many local attractions and amenities.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesPolkOregonUnited States
  108.2114.3100.0
  100.6100.4100
  92.994.6100.0
  135.8150.2100.0
  $428,100$468,400$338,100
  78.6%81.0%100.0%
  102.0107.1100.0
  122.7108.2100.0

   100=National Average

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