salaryRent is higher than in 57% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 4.7 years of household income.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $71,360 a year. That is $34 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 48 of 105 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Keizer?
Share of households by yearly income. 28.4% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Keizer
| Size | Keizer | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $625 | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,270 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,488 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,884 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,048 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Keizer 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 Keizer, so the Oregon figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Keizer
Life in Keizer
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Keizer?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $1,228 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $434,100 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $43,410 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Keizer, OR?
Renting in Keizer costs a median of about $1,784 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Oregon median is $1,811.
How much do I need to make to live in Keizer?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $71,360 a year, or $34 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Keizer cheap or expensive?
Keizer is rated OK: rent takes 23.4% of the typical household income of $91,471. It ranks 48th cheapest of 105 Oregon cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Keizer?
The median homeowner in Keizer pays $3,649 a year in property taxes, about 0.84% of the median home value.
Is Keizer 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 Keizer?
The median home value in Keizer is $434,100, about 4.7 times the typical yearly household income.
39,082 people live in Keizer. Numbers are typical (middle) values.