salaryRent is higher than in 72% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 5.3 years of household income.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $82,720 a year. That is $40 an hour at a full-time job.
Is rent cheaper than other Oregon cities?
No. Rent here is more expensive than in most of Oregon. It is number 82 of 105 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Oregon City?
Share of households by yearly income. 39.0% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Oregon City
| Size | Oregon City | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $924 | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,548 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,760 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,303 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,797 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Oregon City 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 Oregon City, so the Oregon figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Oregon City
Life in Oregon City
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Oregon City?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $1,788 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $555,800 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $55,580 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Oregon City, OR?
Renting in Oregon City costs a median of about $2,068 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Oregon median is $1,811.
How much do I need to make to live in Oregon City?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $82,720 a year, or $40 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Oregon City cheap or expensive?
Oregon City is rated OK: rent takes 23.5% of the typical household income of $105,509. It ranks 82nd cheapest of 105 Oregon cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Oregon City?
The median homeowner in Oregon City pays $4,831 a year in property taxes, about 0.87% of the median home value.
Is Oregon City 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 Oregon City?
The median home value in Oregon City is $555,800, about 5.3 times the typical yearly household income.
37,755 people live in Oregon City. Numbers are typical (middle) values.