salaryRent is lower than in 74% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 5.0 years of household income. Commutes are short, about 15.6 minutes.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $49,120 a year. That is $24 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 10 of 105 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Roseburg?
Share of households by yearly income. 15.3% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Roseburg
| Size | Roseburg | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $716 | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $846 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,174 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,502 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,848 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Roseburg 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 Roseburg, so the Oregon figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Roseburg
Life in Roseburg
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Roseburg?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $783 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $289,800 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $28,980 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Roseburg, OR?
Renting in Roseburg costs a median of about $1,228 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Oregon median is $1,811.
How much do I need to make to live in Roseburg?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $49,120 a year, or $24 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Roseburg cheap or expensive?
Roseburg is rated OK: rent takes 25.3% of the typical household income of $58,151. It ranks 10th cheapest of 105 Oregon cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Roseburg?
The median homeowner in Roseburg pays $2,440 a year in property taxes, about 0.84% of the median home value.
Is Roseburg 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 Roseburg?
The median home value in Roseburg is $289,800, about 5.0 times the typical yearly household income.
23,778 people live in Roseburg. Numbers are typical (middle) values.