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Is Molalla, OR expensive to live in?

OKRent takes 22 cents of every $1 people earn here.
🏠 Rent per month (2026)$1,754same as U.S. average
💵 Families earn per year (2026)$96,329about $8,027/month · 11% higher than U.S. average
🔑 House price$447,10034% higher than U.S. average

Rent is higher than in 55% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 4.6 years of household income.

How much money do I need?

To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $70,160 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 42 of 105 cities from cheapest to most expensive.

Molalla
$1,754
Independence
$3,500+
North Bend
$944
Baker City
$1,006
Astoria
$1,898
Sweet Home
$1,311
Lincoln City
$1,393

How much do households earn in Molalla?

Under $25k
9.6%
$25k–50k
15.8%
$50k–100k
44.2%
$100k–150k
21.5%
$150k+
7.6%

Share of households by yearly income. 29.1% of households earn $100,000 or more.

Rent by apartment size in Molalla

SizeMolallaU.S. average
2 bedrooms$1,555$1,509
3 bedrooms$1,674$1,698

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

How expensive is Molalla 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 Molalla, so the Oregon figure is shown.

Taxes and bills in Molalla

🏛️ Property tax$3,417a year · 0.76% of home value · U.S. $3,119
⚡ Electric bill$142a month (typical) · U.S. $156

Life in Molalla

Commute to work28.3 minU.S.: 26.4 min
College degree18.8%U.S.: 35.7%
Own their home54.8%U.S.: 65.2%
Below poverty line4.3%U.S.: 12.5%
Unemployment4.7%U.S.: 5.2%

Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Molalla?

Renting is cheaper right now: about $1,348 a month less.

Renting
$1,754
Owning
$3,102

Owning assumes a typical $447,100 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $44,710 for the down payment.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Molalla, OR?

Renting in Molalla costs a median of about $1,754 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Oregon median is $1,811.

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

To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $70,160 a year, or $34 an hour at a full-time job.

Is Molalla cheap or expensive?

Molalla is rated OK: rent takes 21.9% of the typical household income of $96,329. It ranks 42nd cheapest of 105 Oregon cities we track.

How much are property taxes in Molalla?

The median homeowner in Molalla pays $3,417 a year in property taxes, about 0.76% of the median home value.

Is Molalla 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 Molalla?

The median home value in Molalla is $447,100, about 4.6 times the typical yearly household income.

10,186 people live in Molalla. Numbers are typical (middle) values.