salaryRent is lower than in 70% of U.S. cities. That makes it a rare mix of above-average pay and below-average rent. A typical house costs about 3.8 years of household income.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $51,480 a year. That is $25 an hour at a full-time job.
Is rent cheaper than other Wisconsin cities?
Yes. Rent here is cheaper than in most of Wisconsin. It is number 75 of 156 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Oregon?
Share of households by yearly income. 40.6% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Oregon
| Size | Oregon | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | $1,171 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,332 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,783 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,976 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Oregon overall?
Everyday prices in Wisconsin overall are 6% below the U.S. average (index 94.1, U.S. = 100).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for Oregon, so the Wisconsin figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Oregon
Life in Oregon
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Oregon?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $1,608 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $417,200 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $41,720 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Oregon, WI?
Renting in Oregon costs a median of about $1,287 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Wisconsin median is $1,305.
How much do I need to make to live in Oregon?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $51,480 a year, or $25 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Oregon cheap or expensive?
Oregon is rated Cheap: rent takes 13.9% of the typical household income of $111,062. It ranks 75th cheapest of 156 Wisconsin cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Oregon?
The median homeowner in Oregon pays $5,925 a year in property taxes, about 1.42% of the median home value.
Is Oregon more expensive than the national average?
Overall prices in Wisconsin are 6% below the U.S. average, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
How much does a house cost in Oregon?
The median home value in Oregon is $417,200, about 3.8 times the typical yearly household income.
11,547 people live in Oregon. Numbers are typical (middle) values.