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Rainier, OR is an attractive place to live for many reasons. The town has a great cost of living with 2 bedroom rent averaging $1,600 compared to the national rate of $1,430. Grocery costs are also low with the index at 100, equal to the US average. Additionally, Rainier is home to many thriving local businesses such as the iconic Columbia River Brewery and Café Del Sol Mexican restaurant. These establishments add to Rainier's charm while providing residents with quality services. With its excellent cost of living and vibrant local businesses, it's no wonder that so many people are drawn to Rainier as their ideal place to call home.

Rainier has an unemployment rate of 6.9%. The US average is 6.0%.

Rainier has seen the job market increase by 1.0% over the last year. Future job growth over the next ten years is predicted to be 43.0%, which is higher than the US average of 33.5%.

Tax Rates for Rainier
- The Sales Tax Rate for Rainier is 0.0%. The US average is 7.3%.
- The Income Tax Rate for Rainier 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 Rainier
- The average income of a Rainier resident is $23,633 a year. The US average is $28,555 a year.
- The Median household income of a Rainier resident is $60,132 a year. The US average is $69,021 a year.

Income by Population Percent

  EconomyRainier, OregonUnited States
  6.96
  -4.7%-6.2%
  43.0%33.5%
  0.0%6.2%
  9.0%4.6%
  $28,706$37,638
  $60,132$69,021
  $70,345$85,028
  Population by Occupation
  3.5%1.2%
  3.6%0.5%
  8.7%6.8%
  25.1%10.0%
  0.0%2.5%
  12.6%11.0%
  5.7%4.8%
  1.2%0.8%
  0.8%1.9%
  0.0%4.7%
  0.0%1.9%
  1.9%7.6%
  0.0%0.1%
  4.4%4.2%
  4.0%9.3%
  8.1%14.0%
  0.0%2.1%
  10.7%7.0%
  2.1%4.8%
  7.8%4.7%
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Over 3 years ago

If you want a ton of drugs around you, police who do nothing when something happens, junk public schools, and high property taxes - this is the place for you. Oh and egg  More

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We came to Rainier 5 years ago from Tillamook on the coast. The weather is pretty much the same as for the coast except in summer, so if you're not right on the river  More

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