salaryRent here is among the lowest 10% of all U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 4.7 years of household income. Commutes are short, about 14.2 minutes.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $34,080 a year. That is $16 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 2 of 105 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Ontario?
Share of households by yearly income. 12.1% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Ontario
| Size | Ontario | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $595 | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $678 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $840 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,069 | $1,698 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Ontario 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 Ontario, so the Oregon figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Ontario
Life in Ontario
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Ontario?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $788 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $236,300 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $23,630 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Ontario, OR?
Renting in Ontario costs a median of about $852 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Oregon median is $1,811.
How much do I need to make to live in Ontario?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $34,080 a year, or $16 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Ontario cheap or expensive?
Ontario is rated OK: rent takes 20.5% of the typical household income of $49,943. It ranks 2nd cheapest of 105 Oregon cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Ontario?
The median homeowner in Ontario pays $1,814 a year in property taxes, about 0.77% of the median home value.
Is Ontario 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 Ontario?
The median home value in Ontario is $236,300, about 4.7 times the typical yearly household income.
11,842 people live in Ontario. Numbers are typical (middle) values.