salaryRent is higher than in 87% of U.S. cities. Household incomes are higher than in 95% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 4.2 years of household income. It is a highly educated city: 71.7% of adults have a college degree.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $102,040 a year. That is $49 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 99 of 105 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Bethany?
Share of households by yearly income. 62.6% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Bethany
| Size | Bethany | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,291 | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,658 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $2,217 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,819 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $3,564 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Bethany 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 Bethany, so the Oregon figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Bethany
Life in Bethany
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Bethany?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $2,665 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $751,700 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $75,170 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Bethany, OR?
Renting in Bethany costs a median of about $2,551 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Oregon median is $1,811.
How much do I need to make to live in Bethany?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $102,040 a year, or $49 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Bethany cheap or expensive?
Bethany is rated Cheap: rent takes 16.9% of the typical household income of $180,902. It ranks 99th cheapest of 105 Oregon cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Bethany?
The median homeowner in Bethany pays $7,060 a year in property taxes, about 0.94% of the median home value.
Is Bethany 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 Bethany?
The median home value in Bethany is $751,700, about 4.2 times the typical yearly household income.
33,106 people live in Bethany. Numbers are typical (middle) values.