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Is Creswell, OR expensive to live in?

CheapRent takes 14 cents of every $1 people earn here.
🏠 Rent per month (2026)$1,29126% lower than U.S. average
💵 Families earn per year (2026)$108,265about $9,022/month · 24% higher than U.S. average
🔑 House price$435,50031% higher than U.S. average

Rent is lower than in 70% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 4.0 years of household income. Most homes (75.1%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find.

How much money do I need?

To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $51,640 a year. That is $25 an hour at a full-time job.

Is rent cheaper than other Oregon cities?

Yes. Rent here is cheaper than in most of Oregon. It is number 15 of 105 cities from cheapest to most expensive.

Creswell
$1,291
Philomath
$1,748
Winston
$1,039
Deschutes River Woods
$2,037
Marlene Village
$1,965
Tillamook
$1,325
Veneta
$1,686

How much do households earn in Creswell?

Under $25k
3.0%
$25k–50k
18.5%
$50k–100k
44.1%
$100k–150k
26.6%
$150k+
6.9%

Share of households by yearly income. 33.4% of households earn $100,000 or more.

Rent by apartment size in Creswell

SizeCreswellU.S. average
2 bedrooms$1,209$1,509
3 bedrooms$2,005$1,698

Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.

How expensive is Creswell overall?

Everyday prices in Oregon overall are 3% above the U.S. average (index 103.4, U.S. = 100).

Housing
109
Goods (food, clothes…)
105
Utilities
107
Other services
100
U.S. average
100

Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for Creswell, so the Oregon figure is shown.

Taxes and bills in Creswell

🏛️ Property tax$2,869a year · 0.66% of home value · U.S. $3,119
⚡ Electric bill$130a month (typical) · U.S. $156

Life in Creswell

Commute to work22.7 minU.S.: 26.4 min
College degree24.2%U.S.: 35.7%
Own their home75.1%U.S.: 65.2%
Below poverty line4.3%U.S.: 12.5%
Unemployment0.8%U.S.: 5.2%

Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Creswell?

Renting is cheaper right now: about $1,731 a month less.

Renting
$1,291
Owning
$3,022

Owning assumes a typical $435,500 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $43,550 for the down payment.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Creswell, OR?

Renting in Creswell costs a median of about $1,291 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Oregon median is $1,811.

How much do I need to make to live in Creswell?

To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $51,640 a year, or $25 an hour at a full-time job.

Is Creswell cheap or expensive?

Creswell is rated Cheap: rent takes 14.3% of the typical household income of $108,265. It ranks 15th cheapest of 105 Oregon cities we track.

How much are property taxes in Creswell?

The median homeowner in Creswell pays $2,869 a year in property taxes, about 0.66% of the median home value.

Is Creswell 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 Creswell?

The median home value in Creswell is $435,500, about 4.0 times the typical yearly household income.

5,621 people live in Creswell. Numbers are typical (middle) values.