salaryRent is higher than in 68% of U.S. cities. Incomes are on the low side for rents this high, so budgets feel tight. A typical house costs about 9.0 years of household income, so buying is hard for most locals. Commutes are short, about 18.1 minutes.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $79,360 a year. That is $38 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 76 of 105 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Seaside?
Share of households by yearly income. 17.8% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Seaside
| Size | Seaside | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $917 | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $789 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,223 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,501 | $1,698 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Seaside 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 Seaside, so the Oregon figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Seaside
Life in Seaside
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Seaside?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $1,204 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $459,500 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $45,950 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Seaside, OR?
Renting in Seaside costs a median of about $1,984 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Oregon median is $1,811.
How much do I need to make to live in Seaside?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $79,360 a year, or $38 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Seaside cheap or expensive?
Seaside is rated Expensive: rent takes 46.6% of the typical household income of $51,079. It ranks 76th cheapest of 105 Oregon cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Seaside?
The median homeowner in Seaside pays $3,352 a year in property taxes, about 0.73% of the median home value.
Is Seaside 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 Seaside?
The median home value in Seaside is $459,500, about 9.0 times the typical yearly household income.
7,192 people live in Seaside. Numbers are typical (middle) values.