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Coos Bay, OR is a charming coastal town situated on the beautiful Oregon coast. The cost of living in Coos Bay is surprisingly affordable, with two-bedroom rents hovering around $1,030 compared to the US average of $1,430. Grocery costs are also relatively low at 98 versus 100 in the US. The area is home to many local companies such as United Fitness Center, Coos Bay Electric Company and Times Printing Co., all of which help make Coos Bay a great place to live and work.

Coos Bay has an unemployment rate of 7.8%. The US average is 6.0%.

Coos Bay has seen the job market decrease by -0.3% over the last year. Future job growth over the next ten years is predicted to be 31.1%, which is lower than the US average of 33.5%.

Tax Rates for Coos Bay
- The Sales Tax Rate for Coos Bay is 0.0%. The US average is 7.3%.
- The Income Tax Rate for Coos Bay is 9.0%. The US average is 4.6%.
- Tax Rates can have a big impact when Comparing Cost of Living.

Income and Salaries for Coos Bay
- The average income of a Coos Bay resident is $21,335 a year. The US average is $28,555 a year.
- The Median household income of a Coos Bay resident is $48,233 a year. The US average is $69,021 a year.

Income by Population Percent

  EconomyCoos Bay, OregonUnited States
  7.86
  -3.1%-6.2%
  31.1%33.5%
  0.0%6.2%
  9.0%4.6%
  $32,303$37,638
  $48,233$69,021
  $69,605$85,028
  Population by Occupation
  6.0%1.2%
  0.0%0.5%
  3.8%6.8%
  3.8%10.0%
  2.0%2.5%
  13.4%11.0%
  3.0%4.8%
  0.3%0.8%
  1.9%1.9%
  2.9%4.7%
  1.9%1.9%
  3.5%7.6%
  0.0%0.1%
  6.8%4.2%
  8.6%9.3%
  15.3%14.0%
  5.3%2.1%
  10.6%7.0%
  6.0%4.8%
  4.9%4.7%
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Over 5 years ago

Residents since 1990. Pros: The weather is exceptionally mild. We find it a very inexpensive, convenient, and laid back place to live. North Bend has an airport (OTH)  More

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My son is thinking about moving to coos bay, I have read some comments, doesn't sound so good. He has a family and he thinks he can get a good job. He lives in colorado.  More

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Over 10 years ago

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