salaryRent is lower than in 56% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 5.9 years of household income. Commutes are short, about 18.2 minutes.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $61,320 a year. That is $29 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 25 of 105 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Grants Pass?
Share of households by yearly income. 18.8% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Grants Pass
| Size | Grants Pass | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $725 | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $849 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,226 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,787 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,506 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Grants Pass overall?
Everyday prices in the Grants Pass metro area are 2% below the U.S. average (index 97.8, U.S. = 100).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024.
Taxes and bills in Grants Pass
Life in Grants Pass
What jobs pay in Grants Pass
| Job | Median pay | Rent / pay |
|---|---|---|
| Physician Assistant | $152,350 | 12.1% |
| Nurse Practitioner | $148,160 | 12.4% |
| Pharmacist | $142,090 | 12.9% |
| Software Developer | $130,120 | 14.1% |
| Dental Hygienist | $116,210 | 15.8% |
| Registered Nurse | $106,710 | 17.2% |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $106,040 | 17.3% |
| Lawyer | $104,520 | 17.6% |
| Electrician | $88,140 | 20.9% |
| Operations Manager | $84,700 | 21.7% |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | $82,410 | 22.3% |
| Accountant | $78,070 | 23.6% |
| Police Officer | $75,850 | 24.3% |
| Elementary School Teacher | $74,260 | 24.8% |
| Market Research Analyst | $65,590 | 28.0% |
| Truck Driver | $58,980 | 31.2% |
| Carpenter | $57,160 | 32.2% |
| Nursing Assistant | $49,770 | 37.0% |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $48,950 | 37.6% |
| Medical Assistant | $48,610 | 37.8% |
| HVAC Technician | $48,190 | 38.2% |
| Customer Service Representative | $45,490 | 40.4% |
| Firefighter | $45,180 | 40.7% |
| Restaurant Cook | $39,110 | 47.0% |
| Warehouse Worker | $37,780 | 48.7% |
| Retail Salesperson | $36,940 | 49.8% |
| Cashier | $34,080 | 54.0% |
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Grants Pass?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $1,122 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $382,600 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $38,260 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Grants Pass, OR?
Renting in Grants Pass costs a median of about $1,533 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Oregon median is $1,811.
How much do I need to make to live in Grants Pass?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $61,320 a year, or $29 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Grants Pass cheap or expensive?
Grants Pass is rated OK: rent takes 28.6% of the typical household income of $64,328. It ranks 25th cheapest of 105 Oregon cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Grants Pass?
The median homeowner in Grants Pass pays $2,626 a year in property taxes, about 0.69% of the median home value.
Is Grants Pass more expensive than the national average?
Overall prices in the metro area are 2% below the U.S. average, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
How much does a house cost in Grants Pass?
The median home value in Grants Pass is $382,600, about 5.9 times the typical yearly household income.
39,311 people live in Grants Pass. Numbers are typical (middle) values.