salaryRent here is among the lowest 10% of all U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 4.0 years of household income. Commutes are short, about 14.6 minutes.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $37,760 a year. That is $18 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 4 of 105 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in North Bend?
Share of households by yearly income. 29.9% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in North Bend
| Size | North Bend | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $809 | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $969 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,172 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,249 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,791 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is North Bend 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 North Bend, so the Oregon figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in North Bend
Life in North Bend
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in North Bend?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $1,500 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $352,300 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $35,230 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in North Bend, OR?
Renting in North Bend costs a median of about $944 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Oregon median is $1,811.
How much do I need to make to live in North Bend?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $37,760 a year, or $18 an hour at a full-time job.
Is North Bend cheap or expensive?
North Bend is rated Cheap: rent takes 12.9% of the typical household income of $87,704. It ranks 4th cheapest of 105 Oregon cities we track.
How much are property taxes in North Bend?
The median homeowner in North Bend pays $2,603 a year in property taxes, about 0.74% of the median home value.
Is North Bend 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 North Bend?
The median home value in North Bend is $352,300, about 4.0 times the typical yearly household income.
10,171 people live in North Bend. Numbers are typical (middle) values.