salaryRent is higher than in 80% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 4.4 years of household income.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $92,360 a year. That is $44 an hour at a full-time job.
Is rent cheaper than other Oregon cities?
No. Rent here is more expensive than in most of Oregon. It is number 93 of 105 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Aloha?
Share of households by yearly income. 38.2% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Aloha
| Size | Aloha | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,864 | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,525 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,864 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,288 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,826 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Aloha overall?
Everyday prices in Oregon overall are 3% above the U.S. average (index 103.4, U.S. = 100).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for Aloha, so the Oregon figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Aloha
Life in Aloha
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Aloha?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $1,052 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $484,400 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $48,440 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Aloha, OR?
Renting in Aloha costs a median of about $2,309 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Oregon median is $1,811.
How much do I need to make to live in Aloha?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $92,360 a year, or $44 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Aloha cheap or expensive?
Aloha is rated OK: rent takes 25.2% of the typical household income of $109,936. It ranks 93rd cheapest of 105 Oregon cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Aloha?
The median homeowner in Aloha pays $3,974 a year in property taxes, about 0.82% of the median home value.
Is Aloha more expensive than the national average?
Overall prices in Oregon are 3% above the U.S. average, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
How much does a house cost in Aloha?
The median home value in Aloha is $484,400, about 4.4 times the typical yearly household income.
52,389 people live in Aloha. Numbers are typical (middle) values.