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Is Sandy, OR expensive to live in?

OKRent takes 28 cents of every $1 people earn here.
🏠 Rent per month (2026)$2,74456% higher than U.S. average
💵 Families earn per year (2026)$117,539about $9,795/month · 35% higher than U.S. average
🔑 House price$470,30041% higher than U.S. average

Rent here is among the highest 10% in the country. A typical house costs about 4.0 years of household income.

How much money do I need?

To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $109,760 a year. That is $53 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 102 of 105 cities from cheapest to most expensive.

Sandy
$2,744
La Grande
$981
Oatfield
$2,068
Gladstone
$1,858
Ontario
$852
Cornelius
$1,682
St. Helens
$1,959

How much do households earn in Sandy?

Under $25k
6.3%
$25k–50k
12.3%
$50k–100k
34.3%
$100k–150k
27.1%
$150k+
16.2%

Share of households by yearly income. 43.2% of households earn $100,000 or more.

Rent by apartment size in Sandy

SizeSandyU.S. average
2 bedrooms$1,814$1,509
3 bedrooms$2,514$1,698

Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.

How expensive is Sandy overall?

Everyday prices in Oregon overall are 3% above the U.S. average (index 103.4, U.S. = 100).

Housing
109
Goods (food, clothes…)
105
Utilities
107
Other services
100
U.S. average
100

Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for Sandy, so the Oregon figure is shown.

Taxes and bills in Sandy

🏛️ Property tax$4,123a year · 0.88% of home value · U.S. $3,119
⚡ Electric bill$134a month (typical) · U.S. $156

Life in Sandy

Commute to work26.1 minU.S.: 26.4 min
College degree29.7%U.S.: 35.7%
Own their home74.7%U.S.: 65.2%
Below poverty line7.8%U.S.: 12.5%
Unemployment6%U.S.: 5.2%

Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Sandy?

Renting is cheaper right now: about $519 a month less.

Renting
$2,744
Owning
$3,263

Owning assumes a typical $470,300 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $47,030 for the down payment.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Sandy, OR?

Renting in Sandy costs a median of about $2,744 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Oregon median is $1,811.

How much do I need to make to live in Sandy?

To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $109,760 a year, or $53 an hour at a full-time job.

Is Sandy cheap or expensive?

Sandy is rated OK: rent takes 28.0% of the typical household income of $117,539. It ranks 102nd cheapest of 105 Oregon cities we track.

How much are property taxes in Sandy?

The median homeowner in Sandy pays $4,123 a year in property taxes, about 0.88% of the median home value.

Is Sandy 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 Sandy?

The median home value in Sandy is $470,300, about 4.0 times the typical yearly household income.

12,854 people live in Sandy. Numbers are typical (middle) values.