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Is Troutdale, OR expensive to live in?

OKRent takes 29 cents of every $1 people earn here.
🏠 Rent per month (2026)$2,28931% higher than U.S. average
💵 Families earn per year (2026)$96,350about $8,029/month · 11% higher than U.S. average
🔑 House price$456,10037% higher than U.S. average

Rent is higher than in 79% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 4.7 years of household income.

How much money do I need?

To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $91,560 a year. That is $44 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 92 of 105 cities from cheapest to most expensive.

Troutdale
$2,289
Coos Bay
$1,360
The Dalles
$1,136
Four Corners
$1,924
Oak Grove
$2,050
Pendleton
$1,252
Dallas
$1,443

How much do households earn in Troutdale?

Under $25k
9.8%
$25k–50k
15.7%
$50k–100k
40.5%
$100k–150k
22.3%
$150k+
8.8%

Share of households by yearly income. 31.1% of households earn $100,000 or more.

Rent by apartment size in Troutdale

SizeTroutdaleU.S. average
1 bedroom$1,465$1,324
2 bedrooms$1,735$1,509
3 bedrooms$2,046$1,698
4 bedrooms$3,281$2,098

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

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

Taxes and bills in Troutdale

🏛️ Property tax$4,316a year · 0.95% of home value · U.S. $3,119
⚡ Electric bill$138a month (typical) · U.S. $156

Life in Troutdale

Commute to work23.9 minU.S.: 26.4 min
College degree29.1%U.S.: 35.7%
Own their home68.9%U.S.: 65.2%
Below poverty line7.4%U.S.: 12.5%
Unemployment4.9%U.S.: 5.2%

Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Troutdale?

Renting is cheaper right now: about $876 a month less.

Renting
$2,289
Owning
$3,165

Owning assumes a typical $456,100 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $45,610 for the down payment.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Troutdale, OR?

Renting in Troutdale costs a median of about $2,289 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Oregon median is $1,811.

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

To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $91,560 a year, or $44 an hour at a full-time job.

Is Troutdale cheap or expensive?

Troutdale is rated OK: rent takes 28.5% of the typical household income of $96,350. It ranks 92nd cheapest of 105 Oregon cities we track.

How much are property taxes in Troutdale?

The median homeowner in Troutdale pays $4,316 a year in property taxes, about 0.95% of the median home value.

Is Troutdale 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 Troutdale?

The median home value in Troutdale is $456,100, about 4.7 times the typical yearly household income.

15,923 people live in Troutdale. Numbers are typical (middle) values.