salaryRent is higher than in 63% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 6.1 years of household income, so buying is hard for most locals.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $75,920 a year. That is $37 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 66 of 105 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Astoria?
Share of households by yearly income. 25.0% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Astoria
| Size | Astoria | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,242 | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $837 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,429 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,299 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,654 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Astoria 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 Astoria, so the Oregon figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Astoria
Life in Astoria
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Astoria?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $1,188 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $444,800 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $44,480 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Astoria, OR?
Renting in Astoria costs a median of about $1,898 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Oregon median is $1,811.
How much do I need to make to live in Astoria?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $75,920 a year, or $37 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Astoria cheap or expensive?
Astoria is rated Expensive: rent takes 31.1% of the typical household income of $73,346. It ranks 66th cheapest of 105 Oregon cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Astoria?
The median homeowner in Astoria pays $3,524 a year in property taxes, about 0.79% of the median home value.
Is Astoria 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 Astoria?
The median home value in Astoria is $444,800, about 6.1 times the typical yearly household income.
10,109 people live in Astoria. Numbers are typical (middle) values.