salaryRent is lower than in 67% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 4.8 years of household income. Commutes are short, about 16.1 minutes. Most households rent (58%), so there are plenty of rental options.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $53,000 a year. That is $25 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 17 of 105 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Tillamook?
Share of households by yearly income. 14.6% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Tillamook
| Size | Tillamook | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,717 | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $909 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,177 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,558 | $1,698 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Tillamook 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 Tillamook, so the Oregon figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Tillamook
Life in Tillamook
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Tillamook?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $748 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $298,800 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $29,880 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Tillamook, OR?
Renting in Tillamook costs a median of about $1,325 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Oregon median is $1,811.
How much do I need to make to live in Tillamook?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $53,000 a year, or $25 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Tillamook cheap or expensive?
Tillamook is rated OK: rent takes 25.3% of the typical household income of $62,743. It ranks 17th cheapest of 105 Oregon cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Tillamook?
The median homeowner in Tillamook pays $1,824 a year in property taxes, about 0.61% of the median home value.
Is Tillamook 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 Tillamook?
The median home value in Tillamook is $298,800, about 4.8 times the typical yearly household income.
5,218 people live in Tillamook. Numbers are typical (middle) values.