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Is Sutherlin, OR expensive to live in?

ExpensiveRent takes 40 cents of every $1 people earn here.
🏠 Rent per month (2026)$1,8264% higher than U.S. average
💵 Families earn per year (2026)$55,273about $4,606/month · 37% lower than U.S. average
🔑 House price$273,60018% lower than U.S. average

Rent is higher than in 59% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 4.9 years of household income.

How much money do I need?

To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $73,040 a year. That is $35 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 54 of 105 cities from cheapest to most expensive.

Sutherlin
$1,826
Cedar Hills
$1,809
Hood River
$2,571
River Road
$1,731
Stayton
$1,705
Scappoose
$1,856
Rockcreek
$2,062

How much do households earn in Sutherlin?

Under $25k
30.0%
$25k–50k
19.1%
$50k–100k
24.4%
$100k–150k
13.7%
$150k+
8.2%

Share of households by yearly income. 21.9% of households earn $100,000 or more.

Rent by apartment size in Sutherlin

SizeSutherlinU.S. average
1 bedroom$674$1,324
2 bedrooms$1,602$1,509
3 bedrooms$1,751$1,698

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

How expensive is Sutherlin 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 Sutherlin, so the Oregon figure is shown.

Taxes and bills in Sutherlin

🏛️ Property tax$1,855a year · 0.68% of home value · U.S. $3,119
⚡ Electric bill$113a month (typical) · U.S. $156

Life in Sutherlin

Commute to work22.5 minU.S.: 26.4 min
College degree16.9%U.S.: 35.7%
Own their home66.1%U.S.: 65.2%
Below poverty line12.6%U.S.: 12.5%
Unemployment7.6%U.S.: 5.2%

Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Sutherlin?

Renting is cheaper right now: about $72 a month less.

Renting
$1,826
Owning
$1,898

Owning assumes a typical $273,600 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $27,360 for the down payment.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Sutherlin, OR?

Renting in Sutherlin costs a median of about $1,826 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Oregon median is $1,811.

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

To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $73,040 a year, or $35 an hour at a full-time job.

Is Sutherlin cheap or expensive?

Sutherlin is rated Expensive: rent takes 39.6% of the typical household income of $55,273. It ranks 54th cheapest of 105 Oregon cities we track.

How much are property taxes in Sutherlin?

The median homeowner in Sutherlin pays $1,855 a year in property taxes, about 0.68% of the median home value.

Is Sutherlin 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 Sutherlin?

The median home value in Sutherlin is $273,600, about 4.9 times the typical yearly household income.

8,599 people live in Sutherlin. Numbers are typical (middle) values.